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Prior to the 19th century, there were close to ______ tigers in the Indian subcontinent.
Prior to the 19th century, there were close to ______ tigers in the Indian subcontinent.
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After the British came to India, they started hunting the tigers for sport, as a way to showcase their power and their wealth. Even after independence, these killings continued. By 1971, the number had drastically dropped to 1,800.
After the British came to India, they started hunting the tigers for sport, as a way to showcase their power and their wealth. Even after independence, these killings continued. By 1971, the number had drastically dropped to 1,800.
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