The document discusses views on keeping tigers in captivity versus the wild. It notes that most students surveyed believed tigers should not be kept in captivity and are not generally dangerous to humans, but can be useful. Tigers are endangered due to poaching and loss of habitat. While tigers have some uses for entertainment and medicine, they are generally dangerous if not in captivity. Preventing tiger extinction requires protecting habitats, regulating poaching, and preserving wild populations on farms. Tigers should be saved for both people and their natural magnificence.