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WASHINGTON, June 9, 2008 - Smithsonian National Zoo. A worldwide alliance of tiger conservationists, scientists and celebrities have joined forces with the World Bank Group and the Global Environment Facility (GEF) to help save wild tigers.
Tiger numbers have declined from more than 100,000 a century ago to around 4,000 today. The decline is driven by a loss of prey and habitat due to uncontrolled development and poaching for the black-market trade in tiger skins and bones.
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June 9, 2008 - Smithsonian National Zoo. "Just as with many of the other challenges of sustainability—such as climate change, pandemic disease, or poverty—the crisis facing tigers overwhelms local capabilities and transcends national boundaries," said World Bank Group President Robert B. Zoellick. "This is a problem that cannot be handled by individual nations alone. It requires an alliance of strong local commitment backed by deep international support."
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June 9, 2008 - John Berry, Director of the Smithsonian's National Zoo welcomes guests.
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June 9, 2008 - John Seidensticker, Head Scientist at the Smithsonian's National Zoo's Conservation Ecology Center.
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June 9, 2008 - Grace Ge Gabriel, Spokesperson, International Tiger Coalition. "Nothing short of global action will bring back wild tigers..."
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June 9, 2008 - Harrison Ford. "By committing to help wild tigers, the World Bank is sounding its intention to be a global leader in biodiversity conservation. I commend this commitment and look forward to seeing it in action."
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June 9, 2008 - Smithsonian National Zoo. Guests looking on as welcoming remarks and speeches are made.
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June 9, 2008 - Peggy Melati Sukma. Smithsonian National Zoo.
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June 9, 2008 - Peggy Melati Sukma. Smithsonian National Zoo.
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June 9, 2008 - Ilya Lagutenko. Smithsonian National Zoo.
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June 9, 2008 - Harrison Ford is board member of Conservation International, who is putting his celebrity status behind the Tiger Conservation Initiative.
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June 9, 2008 - Actress Bo Derek attends launch of Tiger Conservation Initiative.
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June 9, 2008 - Actor Robert Duvall attends launch of Tiger Conservation Initiative.
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June 9, 2008 - Harrison Ford talks with children about their drawings of tigers. Smithsonian National Zoo.
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June 9, 2008 - Robert B. Zoellick, World Bank President views drawings of tigers with children. Smithsonian National Zoo.
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June 9, 2008 - Harrison Ford(l.) Robert B. Zoellick World Bank President(r.) with children at the Smithsonian National Zoo.
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