WASHINGTON / TIGERS
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STORY: WASHINGTON/ TIGERS
TRT: 1.53
SOURCE: WORLD BANK
RESTRICTIONS: NONE
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH/ NATS
DATELINE: 9 JUNE 2008, WASHINGTON, DC
SHOTLIST:
9 JUNE 2008, WASHINGTON, DC
1. Various shots, tigers
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Robert Zoellick, World Bank President:
"Because of poaching, the tigers in many supposedly secure reserves across Asia have been wiped out. And when the poachers have eliminated the tiger population, then they target other species such as the Asiatic lion, snow leopards, clouded leopards, which have suffered severe declines in numbers as well."
3. Med shot, press conference
4. Close up, Bo Derek, actress
5. Wide shot, Harrison Ford, actor
6. Close up, Robert Duvall, actor
7. Close up, kids in tiger t-shirts
8. Close up, poster
9. SOUNDBITE (English) Harrison Ford, actor:
"I've seen that conservation only succeeds when local communities are consulted and engaged in planning and delivery of conservation goals."
10. Close up, tiger walking
11. Close up, tiger standing
12. Med shot, tiger walking
13. SOUNDBITE (English) John Seidensticker, Smithsonian National Zoo:
"Tigers inhabit only sevn percent of their historical range, what's most scary is that the in the last decade tiger-occupied habitat was really reduced by 40 percent, so sustainable habitat with adequate prey is shrinking."
14. Close up, tiger eating
15. Close up, tiger eating
16. SOUNDBITE (English) Grace Gabriel, International Tiger Coalition:
"We hope the World Bank's initiative will lead to efforts to reduce the small but persistent demand for tiger skins and bones that continue to fuel the poaching of wild tigers."
17. Med shot, tiger walking
18. Close up, tiger yawning big
STORYLINE
Experts warn that the wild tiger could become extinct within the next few decades, unless the global community and individuals come together to protect them. To do that, the World Bank today launched an initiative to look at ways to protect tigers, and reduce the sharp drop in their numbers.
From 100,000 a century ago, to around 4,000 today, wild tigers are seriously threatened by poaching and loss of their habitat. Without drastic action, the only tigers left will be in zoos.
Experts say poaching of tigers for parts for traditional medicines and for meat is the biggest single threat to the animals.
SOUNDBITE (English) Robert Zoellick, World Bank President:
"Because of poaching, the tigers in many supposedly secure reserves across Asia have been wiped out. And when the poachers have eliminated the tiger population, then they target other species such as the Asiatic lion, snow leopards, clouded leopards, which have suffered severe declines in numbers as well."
A global group of tiger conservationists, scientists and celebrities met in Washington, DC, to launch a World Bank initiative to save the great beasts. One message was that tigers can only be protected if people living near them are invested in their survival.
SOUNDBITE (English) Harrison Ford, actor:
"I've seen that conservation only succeeds when local communities are consulted and engaged in planning and delivery of conservation goals."
If local communities support tiger sustainability, another key factor in protecting the beasts is protecting their environment.
SOUNDBITE (English) John Seidensticker, Smithsonian National Zoo:
"Tigers inhabit only 7 percent of their historical range, what's most scary is that the in the last decade tiger-occupied habitat was really reduced by 40 percent, so sustainable habitat with adequate prey is shrinking."
The World Bank intends to find new funding to protect tigers and their habitat, and to promote anti-poaching campaigns world wide.
SOUNDBITE (English) Grace Gabriel, International Tiger Coalition:
"We hope the World Bank's initiative will lead to efforts to reduce the small but persistent demand for tiger skins and bones that continue to fuel the poaching of wild tigers."
Tigers are at the top of the food chain, and the health of these animals is an important indicator of biodiversity and a healthy planet. The World Bank initiative aims to help countries with tiger populations such as India, China, Russia and others get international support for their beautiful and threatened residents.
TRT: 1.53
SOURCE: WORLD BANK
RESTRICTIONS: NONE
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH/ NATS
DATELINE: 9 JUNE 2008, WASHINGTON, DC
SHOTLIST:
9 JUNE 2008, WASHINGTON, DC
1. Various shots, tigers
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Robert Zoellick, World Bank President:
"Because of poaching, the tigers in many supposedly secure reserves across Asia have been wiped out. And when the poachers have eliminated the tiger population, then they target other species such as the Asiatic lion, snow leopards, clouded leopards, which have suffered severe declines in numbers as well."
3. Med shot, press conference
4. Close up, Bo Derek, actress
5. Wide shot, Harrison Ford, actor
6. Close up, Robert Duvall, actor
7. Close up, kids in tiger t-shirts
8. Close up, poster
9. SOUNDBITE (English) Harrison Ford, actor:
"I've seen that conservation only succeeds when local communities are consulted and engaged in planning and delivery of conservation goals."
10. Close up, tiger walking
11. Close up, tiger standing
12. Med shot, tiger walking
13. SOUNDBITE (English) John Seidensticker, Smithsonian National Zoo:
"Tigers inhabit only sevn percent of their historical range, what's most scary is that the in the last decade tiger-occupied habitat was really reduced by 40 percent, so sustainable habitat with adequate prey is shrinking."
14. Close up, tiger eating
15. Close up, tiger eating
16. SOUNDBITE (English) Grace Gabriel, International Tiger Coalition:
"We hope the World Bank's initiative will lead to efforts to reduce the small but persistent demand for tiger skins and bones that continue to fuel the poaching of wild tigers."
17. Med shot, tiger walking
18. Close up, tiger yawning big
STORYLINE
Experts warn that the wild tiger could become extinct within the next few decades, unless the global community and individuals come together to protect them. To do that, the World Bank today launched an initiative to look at ways to protect tigers, and reduce the sharp drop in their numbers.
From 100,000 a century ago, to around 4,000 today, wild tigers are seriously threatened by poaching and loss of their habitat. Without drastic action, the only tigers left will be in zoos.
Experts say poaching of tigers for parts for traditional medicines and for meat is the biggest single threat to the animals.
SOUNDBITE (English) Robert Zoellick, World Bank President:
"Because of poaching, the tigers in many supposedly secure reserves across Asia have been wiped out. And when the poachers have eliminated the tiger population, then they target other species such as the Asiatic lion, snow leopards, clouded leopards, which have suffered severe declines in numbers as well."
A global group of tiger conservationists, scientists and celebrities met in Washington, DC, to launch a World Bank initiative to save the great beasts. One message was that tigers can only be protected if people living near them are invested in their survival.
SOUNDBITE (English) Harrison Ford, actor:
"I've seen that conservation only succeeds when local communities are consulted and engaged in planning and delivery of conservation goals."
If local communities support tiger sustainability, another key factor in protecting the beasts is protecting their environment.
SOUNDBITE (English) John Seidensticker, Smithsonian National Zoo:
"Tigers inhabit only 7 percent of their historical range, what's most scary is that the in the last decade tiger-occupied habitat was really reduced by 40 percent, so sustainable habitat with adequate prey is shrinking."
The World Bank intends to find new funding to protect tigers and their habitat, and to promote anti-poaching campaigns world wide.
SOUNDBITE (English) Grace Gabriel, International Tiger Coalition:
"We hope the World Bank's initiative will lead to efforts to reduce the small but persistent demand for tiger skins and bones that continue to fuel the poaching of wild tigers."
Tigers are at the top of the food chain, and the health of these animals is an important indicator of biodiversity and a healthy planet. The World Bank initiative aims to help countries with tiger populations such as India, China, Russia and others get international support for their beautiful and threatened residents.
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