{"slug":"","question":"Approximately how many wild tigers exist globally as of the most recent IUCN estimates?","topic":"CONSERVATION","answer_a":"~500","answer_b":"~2,000","answer_c":"~4,500","answer_d":"~8,000","correct_index":2,"fact":"As of 2024 IUCN estimates, roughly 4,500 wild tigers exist globally — up from ~3,200 in 2010. India holds over 3,000 of them, making it the single most important tiger country."}