Tiger Blogfest 2010

As a concerned nature lover, I've decided to participate in the upcoming Tiger Blogfest 2010 that was initiated by a fellow blogger from Malaysia who goes by the nickname Monyet King (http://planetofthemonyets.blogspot.com/2010/03/tiger-blogfest-info.html). This is a great effort and something that we should partake in and help in spreading awareness for the tiger. The majestic beast which rules supreme the rain forests of Malaysia and Asia. If something isn't done to stop the illegal poaching, I'm afraid the future generations would only have old episodes of National Geographic Channel or only pictures to know what this beast looked like. There is no point in having it on our nation's emblem if nothing is done to protect it. What pride there is when our national heritage is in danger of being totally wiped out?

Let's do our part for the tiger and educate others on the need to protect and conserve this majestic beast.

Below, I'm reproducing details of the Tiger Blogfest 2010 obtained from Monyet King's blog for the benefit of others intending to join.

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Tiger Blogfest 2010 – Preliminary Instructions

Period

19 – 23 April 2010 [Why ? Because 22 April is Earth Day]

What to do

Post at least one piece in your blog about the need to protect the tiger. You can plan and prepare ahead of time. Your first posting must be made on 19^th April, preferably before 9.00 a.m.

You are encouraged to post additional articles during that week. But you can just stick to one post if you cannot spare the time. It would however be nice if everyone can post two pieces, one on the 19^th April and the other towards end of that week.

What to write

Post anything that you are comfortable with as long as it carries a message about the need to protect our tigers. You can choose to write a story about the tiger, post a technical paper, compose a song or a poem, draw cartoons, etc. etc. Preferably in English or BahasaMalaysia.

Comradeship

All participating blogs should carry (1) the Tiger Blogfest 2010 logo; and (2) a common message about protecting the tiger. Both these items will be provided to all participating bloggers.

List of participating blogs

The list of participating blogs will be displayed at several tiger and nature-related websites. We are targeting 100 blogs for this inaugural Tiger Blogfest. [we already have unofficial confirmations from 22 blogs]

Other activities

Still being considered :

• Link to a petition, urging the Government to expedite the implementation of the National Tiger Action Plan
• A talk on tiger conservation – all participating bloggers will be invited

Note : The final instructions will be emailed to allparticpating blogs (i.e. those who register)

Interested ?

If you are interested in doing your bit to help protect our tiger and participate in this blogfest, please contact Planet of the Monyets at gbm.ere@gmail.com to register your blog. [and if you want help beyond just writing about the tiger, do let me know too... tiger conservation could do with plenty of help]
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