🐅 TigerDAO

Wild tiger populations have declined 97% in the past century, from 100,000 to fewer than 4,000 individuals. Poaching, habitat loss, and human-wildlife conflict drive tigers toward extinction despite global conservation efforts. Meanwhile, thousands of captive big cats in the US lack proper care, living in roadside zoos and private collections. TigerDAO addresses both crises through a dual approach: protecting wild tiger habitat in Asia while supporting accredited sanctuaries rescuing captive cats in North America. The exotic animal rescue market is fragmented and underfunded, while ecotourism to tiger reserves generates $350 million annually. By tokenizing big cat conservation and connecting donors directly with impact, TigerDAO creates sustainable funding for the full conservation pipeline—from anti-poaching patrols in India to lifetime care for rescued tigers in Colorado.