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| Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Fund | |
| 2010 Book Chapter | |
The Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act was authorized by the US Congress in 1994. It is one of several Acts now known collectively as the Multinational Species Conservation Acts administered by the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). These Acts comprise a program that encourages and assists efforts to conserve some of the world's most ecologically and sociologically important wildlife species (tigers, rhinos, elephants, apes, and sea turtles) through on-the-ground actions and other related conservation measures. The program reflects a strong US commitment to help support conservation for these species in the wild. This commitment partially originates from a US responsibility, derived from our participation in international agreements, to support and implement measures to provide for the conservation of many species of plants and animals both in the US and abroad. The Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act authorized use of funds appropriated to it by the US Congress to provide financial assistance for conservation of five tiger subspecies in Asia, three rhino species in Asia, and two rhino species in Africa. These funds are distributed through a competitive grant making process and provide technical and cost-sharing grant assistance to range countries. |
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