Leonardo DiCaprio became a movie star after he made the film Titanic. Now he has committed $1 million to The World Wildlife Fund for urgent tiger conservation through his Fund at the California Community Foundation. That makes him a hero.

Across Asia, tiger numbers have dropped from 100,000 to as few as 3,200 today. Because tigers are poised at the top of the food chain, if we can maintain healthy tiger populations in Asia’s wild lands, we can ensure that there are healthy habitats and prey populations present to support them.

"Illegal poaching of tigers for their parts and massive habitat loss due to palm oil, timber and paper production are driving this species to extinction,” said DiCaprio. “If we don’t take action now, one of the most iconic animals on our planet could be gone in just a few decades. By saving tigers, we can also protect some of our last remaining ancient forests and improve the lives of indigenous communities."

Please join Leo in his fight to help save the tigers from extinction. Learn how you can get involved in this worthwhile cause by visiting Save Tigers Now.