In all primitive cultures earth is referred to as "Mother Earth, as it provides man with shelter, sustenance and solace.

Over the last century alone, ruthless hunting, poaching, slow poisoning for the fur industry, so as not to damage the tiger skins, and forest destruction have all reduced overall tiger populations from hundreds of thousands to a mere 5,000 to 7,000.

These endangered species are near extinction, but researchers and scientists have helped these rare animals reproduce in captivity.