Over in New Delhi they’ve found a unique use for ID cards that’s so innovative, we don’t even have an industry page for it yet: Tiger identification. But when you think about it, it makes perfect sense. Not only are these big cats predators, but they’re also at risk. Creating a photo ID system to keep tabs on each tiger helps to strengthen tiger conservation at the ground level, while enabling authorities to closely track their movement.

The program will identify tigers housed in various sanctuaries across India. Each ID card will feature the tiger’s photo, skin print, radio collar records, a unique characteristic of the predator, and an ominous statistic called “kill data.” This information will help officials, and forest guards in particular, maintain a close watch on every predator in their jurisdiction.
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