One of the interesting things about wild tigers is that they don't look like tigers that are in zoos and circuses. But, most strikingly, their coats have an amazing shine to them. The tigers we saw just looked incredibly healthy. It was one of the greatest experiences of my life to see tigers in the wild. This brings us back to the crux of the interview.
People love tigers.
They're beautiful and mysterious. They have also become an international icon for the last remaining wilderness. After all this, I still left with a great sense of hope for tiger conservation. I met so many incredibly resourceful, talented, and committed people there who have completely devoted their lives to saving the tiger that I can't imagine that we can't turn the situation around. We can save the tiger.