Malaika Vaz, a National Geographic Explorer and wildlife presenter, says: "My work has taken me to many tiger reserves across the country where I've had the chance to spend time up-close with countless tigers. And in each place, I'm always struck by the fact that the tiger as an emblematic, keystone species is able to draw attention to these critical ecosystems that would often otherwise be decimated. The charisma of tigers has led to the protection of vast tracts of forest – that also inevitably protect the smallest of critters from frogs and snakes to lesser-known mammals like caracals, otters and dholes."
