Grotesque as it may seem, there are simpler solutions to save the majestic beast. If the demand for tiger parts cannot be quelled—largely from East Asia—then it is time to augment “non-wildlife” sources of these animals. Captive breeding programmes, ideally located in countries where these parts are in high demand, are one way out. To be sure, there are near-insurmountable legal and other barriers. But perhaps the time has come to explore them if the tiger is to be saved in its pristine domain.