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17:55 GMT  Tigers threatened by loss of land  A tigress and her
cubs in a national park in India  The area where tigers live is
getting smaller and smaller and threatening their existence.
That's what research by four conservation charities has
uncovered - and they're calling for something to be done to
protect the remaining big cats.  Tigers now have 40% less area
to roam than they did just 10 years ago.  The main cause for
their decline is humans taking over their land, and some tigers
are being hunted for their skins or body parts.  The
conservation groups' study has identified 76 areas in the world
where tigers could thrive with proper protection.  They say
long-term success depends on local people working together.