‘I do not buy the claims that Project Tiger has been a spectacular success in recent times’
1 year, 4 months ago

‘I do not buy the claims that Project Tiger has been a spectacular success in recent times’

The Hindu  

“We should have clear-cut goals and aim for that and have measurements to show if we are heading towards the goal or not,” believes leading tiger expert Dr. K. Ullas Karanth, who was part of the recent Nature inFocus Festival, a three-day event in Bengaluru, celebrating nature, wildlife and conservation. You have discussed how our ambition for the tiger project isn’t enough, and that we could accommodate a lot more tigers in India. In a multiple-year study published in the U.S. National Academy of Sciences in 2004, we showed that tiger densities in India can go up to 15-16 tigers per 100 sq. Do you feel too much wildlife funding goes into the preservation of charismatic species like the tiger and elephant and not enough trickles down to other animals?

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Tiger terrorises village near Lucknow, locals warned against going out at night
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6 days, 1 hour ago

Tiger terrorises village near Lucknow, locals warned against going out at night

India Today  

A tiger has been spotted in a village near Lucknow, creating panic among local residents, with authorities setting up cages to trap the big cat. The forest department has appealed to local residents against venturing alone at night as the big cat has been spotted in and around Rehman Khera village, located about 20 km from Lucknow, after sunset. After …

‘Declining support towards tiger reserves in Karnataka a concern’
3 weeks, 2 days ago

‘Declining support towards tiger reserves in Karnataka a concern’

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: With increasing cases of man-animal conflict, securing the forest boundaries has become important, and with it, the need for funds is progressively increasing. There doesn’t seem to be any additional support coming in for conservation and protection works, to the five tiger reserves in Karnataka - Bandipur, Nagarhole, Anshi-Dandeli, Bhadra and BRT. A national park or a wildlife sanctuary …

With winter come tiger conflicts, deaths in Asifabad
3 weeks, 3 days ago

With winter come tiger conflicts, deaths in Asifabad

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Come November and people in villages along the forest patches in KB Asifabad district not only start shivering with the winter cold that dips into the single digits, but also with fear as tigers from Maharashtra begin migrating into Telangana in search of a new home in the erstwhile Adilabad district area. “Tigers have taken to using this post …

Telangana awaits Centre’s nod for conservation reserve
1 month ago

Telangana awaits Centre’s nod for conservation reserve

Deccan Chronicle  

Adilabad: The forest department plans to develop the existing corridor between the Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve and the Kawal Tiger Reserve into a conservation reserve. Under Section 36A of WLPA, 1972, the state government may, after consulting local communities, declare any government-owned area, particularly those adjacent to national parks and sanctuaries or linking protected areas, as a conservation reserve. The …

SC lauds Centre’s conservation drive as India’s tigers see 6% growth
3 months, 3 weeks ago

SC lauds Centre’s conservation drive as India’s tigers see 6% growth

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi The Supreme Court on Friday commended the Union government for its significant efforts in tiger conservation, noting a steady growth rate of 6% and an increase in the tiger population to 3,682 in 2022. Good work has been done,” a bench comprising justices Sanjiv Khanna and PV Sanjay Kumar said after reviewing the data and measures implemented by …

Don’t disturb tigers, dwellers on Karnataka forest fringes told
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Don’t disturb tigers, dwellers on Karnataka forest fringes told

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: With the increasing reports of tiger migration being noted by experts and forest staffers and captured by camera traps, state forest department officials are now working with the locals, asking them to stay away from wandering tigers. The department has also taken up a study of wandering tigers and is creating awareness among people to reduce conflict and deaths …

Ullas Karanth: India has 3,000 tigers now, but has space for....:
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Ullas Karanth: India has 3,000 tigers now, but has space for....:

The Hindu  

By following sustainable models of forest conservation, India can aspire to manage 15,000 tigers in the available forest area, according to conservationist and wildlife ecologist K. Ullas Karanth. In his talk on ‘Saving Wildlife in Changing India’ organised INTACH Mangaluru chapter on August 7, Mr. Karanth said the country has 3,000 tigers in about 4% of forest cover. “By following …

Tiger population in Andhra Pradesh increases to 87 in 2023-24
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Tiger population in Andhra Pradesh increases to 87 in 2023-24

New Indian Express  

VISAKHAPATNAM: In a positive development, the latest Phase-IV monitoring report revealed that tiger population in Andhra Pradesh has risen to 87 in financial year 2023-2024. The tiger population in Andhra Pradesh has been on an upward trajectory, thanks to the dedicated efforts of the State forest staff, officials said. Andhra Pradesh is home to the country’s largest tiger reserve, the …

Project Tiger to displace 5.5 lakh tribals, says rights group report
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Project Tiger to displace 5.5 lakh tribals, says rights group report

The Hindu  

Project Tiger will displace at least 5.5 lakh Scheduled Tribes and other forest dwellers, a report released by a New Delhi-based rights group on the International Tiger Day on Monday said. Visual story: Waking to the call of the wild According to the report by the Rights and Risks Analysis Group, some 1,60,000 people out of about 2,90,000 people to …

International Tiger day 2024: An artistic roar for tiger conservation
4 months, 3 weeks ago

International Tiger day 2024: An artistic roar for tiger conservation

The Hindu  

In collaboration with the World Wide Fund for Nature in India’s Striking Stripes tiger conservation art project, artist Gopal Namjoshi has unveiled his inspirational art piece at the India Habitat Centre in Delhi. The artwork beckons dual acts of conservation; the use of recycled materials celebrates the grandeur of the mighty cat, and the use of art to awaken people’s …

International Tiger Day 2024: 5 must-visit Tiger Reserves in India to spot the national animal
4 months, 3 weeks ago

International Tiger Day 2024: 5 must-visit Tiger Reserves in India to spot the national animal

India TV News  

International Tiger Day, celebrated on July 29th each year, aims to raise awareness about tiger conservation and the need to protect their natural habitats. Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan Ranthambore National Park is one of the most famous tiger reserves in India, known for its historical ruins and scenic beauty. Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh Kanha National Park, the inspiration for …

Tiger Day Spotlight: Key facts and shocking stats on how the numbers went down
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Tiger Day Spotlight: Key facts and shocking stats on how the numbers went down

India Today  

International Tiger Day, celebrated annually on July 29 since 2010 to raise awareness about tiger conservation, brings our attention to what are perhaps the most majestic creatures on the planet. TIGER POPULATION TODAY AND CONSERVATION EFFORTS According to the latest estimates, approximately 5,574 wild tigers are remaining globally as per Global tiger Forum. India is home to approximately 80% of …

Amrabad becomes India’s second largest tiger reserve
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Amrabad becomes India’s second largest tiger reserve

Deccan Chronicle  

In an interview with Deccan Chronicle, a reserve official revealed that the tiger population has grown significantly from just seven tigers in 2018. The introduction of more stringent anti-poaching measures and continuous monitoring has played a crucial role in safeguarding these majestic creatures," another official stated. The reserve management is actively collaborating with local communities, educating them on the importance …

International Tiger Day 2024: Must-visit tiger safaris in India
4 months, 3 weeks ago

International Tiger Day 2024: Must-visit tiger safaris in India

Hindustan Times  

Tigers are regal creatures, epitomising both power and grace but spotting these majestic apex predators in their natural habitat is a breathtaking once-in-a-lifetime experience. Here are some must-visit tiger safaris in India to spot them - Bandhavgarh National Park This wildlife sanctuary has the highest density of Tigers. Located in Madhya Pradesh near the Vindhya hills of Umaria district, Bandhavgarh …

Government data says 628 tigers die in India during the past five years
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Government data says 628 tigers die in India during the past five years

The Hindu  

A total of 628 tigers died in India during the past five years due to natural causes and other reasons, including poaching, according to government data. According to the National Tiger Conservation Authority, 96 tigers died in 2019, 106 in 2020, 127 in 2021, 121 in 2022, and 178 in 2023. Responding to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Union …

Tamil Nadu: Two-year re-wilding bid fails, tiger taken to Vandalur zoo
5 months ago

Tamil Nadu: Two-year re-wilding bid fails, tiger taken to Vandalur zoo

New Indian Express  

COIMBATORE: Two weeks after the principal chief conservator of forests and chief wildlife warden Srinivas R Reddy informed the Madras High Court that a tiger could not be released into the wild, a team of forest department staff, with the help of veterinarians, shifted the big cat to the Arignar Anna Zoological Park in Chennai in a special ambulance from …

K. Ullas Karanth, tiger conservation expert: ‘Not amrit kaal for tiger science in India’ - Frontline
9 months, 2 weeks ago

K. Ullas Karanth, tiger conservation expert: ‘Not amrit kaal for tiger science in India’ - Frontline

The Hindu  

Published : Mar 07, 2024 11:00 IST - 8 MINS READ K. Ullas Karanth is one of the world’s leading tiger conservation experts and has been studying the majestic animal since he began to regularly visit Karnataka’s Nagarahole National Park in the 1960s. He has authored several popular books and innumerable scientific papers on tiger conservation; his most recent book …

Tiger population grows in Odisha, Similipal sees increase from 16 to 27
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Tiger population grows in Odisha, Similipal sees increase from 16 to 27

Deccan Chronicle  

BHUBANESWAR: The tiger population in Odisha has increased. At present, there are 30 tigers and eight cubs — all below one year old, revealed the first All Odisha Tiger Estimation report 2023-24. As per the report, of the 30 tigers, a total of 27 unique adult tigers were camera-trapped during the AOTE exercise in Similipal Tiger Reserve other forest ranges. …

Odisha’s tiger estimation indicates presence of 30 tigers in total
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Odisha’s tiger estimation indicates presence of 30 tigers in total

The Hindu  

A tiger estimation conducted by Odisha’s Forest and Environment department using the camera trap method tallied a presence of 30 adult tigers in the State, registering a sharp increase from 2022 estimation. The All Odisha Tiger Estimation, report of which was released on Monday, says total 27 unique adult tigers comprising 14 females and 13 males were camera trapped in …

Man who revived tiger population in Nagarahole wildlife sanctuary passes away
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Man who revived tiger population in Nagarahole wildlife sanctuary passes away

The Hindu  

Chinnappa, 84, who was synonymous with Nagarahole and wildlife protection, passed away at his residence in Kumatoor village in Srimangala, Kodagu district of Karnataka, on February 26. A former Forest Department official, he was instrumental in ensuring protection to Nagarahole, fending off pressure from timber mafia and local politicians when the forest was still a wildlife sanctuary and had not …

‘Tigers belong where they can meet their existing needs’
10 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Tigers belong where they can meet their existing needs’

The Hindu  

“Tigers belong where their feet take them; where their senses tell them that they are safe to occupy an area. They belong where they can meet their existing needs,” said Pranav Chanchani, national lead for tiger conservation at the World Wide Fund for Nature, India. Delivering a talk on ‘Tigers amidst People, People amidst Tigers: Making Conservation Work in Multi-Use …

India's tigers climb high as climate, human pressure rises
10 months, 2 weeks ago

India's tigers climb high as climate, human pressure rises

New Indian Express  

Dehradun : Tigers in India have been photographed in high-altitude mountains rarely seen before, with experts suggesting relentless human pressure and a heating climate are driving them from traditional hunting grounds. Researchers from the Wildlife Institute of India said they were surprised to find "multiple pictures" of tigers in the mountains of Sikkim -- the Indian state squeezed between Nepal, …

The government has trapped Project Tiger, now 50, in a tough spot | Explained
11 months, 2 weeks ago

The government has trapped Project Tiger, now 50, in a tough spot | Explained

The Hindu  

Launched in 1973, Project Tiger introduced India’s Tiger Reserves – which have since rapidly ascended in status. Today, Tiger Reserves are hailed worldwide as India’s miraculous success story in environment and forest conservation, especially in this age of climate change. The amendment also didn’t prohibit the diversion of a “tiger’s forest” for development projects, and allowed wildlife to be killed …

Maharashtra’s tiger zones under threat over plan to cut over 2.5 lakh trees
1 year, 1 month ago

Maharashtra’s tiger zones under threat over plan to cut over 2.5 lakh trees

Hindustan Times  

On Tuesday afternoon, Bajrang, a majestic tiger and the chief attraction for tourists in Maharashtra’s famous Tadoba Andhari tiger reserve, died in a fierce territorial battle with another tiger at Wahangaon village under the Chimur forest range. Maharashtra’s tiger zones under threat as state proposes to cut over 2.5 lakh trees for projects Bajrang’s is the 42nd tiger death in …

Tiger corridor planned to facilitate movement from Maha to Kawal reserve
1 year, 1 month ago

Tiger corridor planned to facilitate movement from Maha to Kawal reserve

Deccan Chronicle  

Adilabad: Forest authorities of Maharashtra and Telangana, in a bid to track tiger movement and curb timber smuggling along the Penganga River, have decided to develop a tiger corridor from the Tipeshwar tiger reserve to Kawal. Following the decision, the officials of both states will submit a project report to develop the corridor via Bheempur mandal, under the Tiger Conservation …

Tiger deaths in the Nilgiris ‘not alarming’, says NTCA report
1 year, 2 months ago

Tiger deaths in the Nilgiris ‘not alarming’, says NTCA report

The Hindu  

The increase in the number of tigers in the Western Ghats and the spillover of their population from Mudumalai and Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserves into the Nilgiris forest division are exposing them to higher chances of natural and unnatural causes of mortality, a recent investigation by the National Tiger Conservation Authority into the deaths of 10 tigers has said. It has …

NTCA approves expansion of three tiger reserves in Rajasthan: Official
1 year, 3 months ago

NTCA approves expansion of three tiger reserves in Rajasthan: Official

Hindustan Times  

The National Tiger Conservation Authority has approved the state’s proposal for expansion of three tiger reserves in Rajasthan by around 1,900 sq km. A senior forest official familiar with the development said the department had submitted a proposal of expansion of Ranthambore Tiger Reserve by around 35 sq km, Sariska Tiger Reserve by 600 sq km and Mukundra Hills Tiger …

Take Steps For Updating Status Of Conservation Of Tiger & Associated Species In Teral Arc Landscape: Uttarakhand High Court To State
1 year, 3 months ago

Take Steps For Updating Status Of Conservation Of Tiger & Associated Species In Teral Arc Landscape: Uttarakhand High Court To State

Live Law  

Observing that the state should adopt suggestions for protection of Tigers, the Uttarakhand High Court has observed that the steps should be taken for updating the status of the Conservation of Tiger and Associated Species in the Terai Arc Landscape.The bench of Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Rakesh Thapliyal said, “ The State should take steps for updating the …

Tiger which migrated from Rajaji reserve found in Himachal Pradesh
1 year, 3 months ago

Tiger which migrated from Rajaji reserve found in Himachal Pradesh

Hindustan Times  

A tiger that migrated from the Rajaji Tiger Reserve in Uttarakhand has been tracked in the Renuka forests of neighbouring Himachal Pradesh, officials said on Friday. The tiger has been spotted in the Renuka forests of where it arrived in the middle of August, the official said. It was a long-distance migration that saw the tiger cover hundreds of kilometres …

How tigers in Uttarakhand’s Thano range are under threat from an airport project
1 year, 3 months ago

How tigers in Uttarakhand’s Thano range are under threat from an airport project

The Hindu  

Published : Aug 24, 2023 11:00 IST - 6 MINS READ Historically, tigers existed in the Doon Valley in an area larger than what is now considered the Dehradun forest, restricted to around 450 sq km. Researchers from WWF, in collaboration with the Uttarakhand Forest Department, have gathered photographic evidence of resident male and female tigers from this reserve forest …

Tiger numbers, and fears of surge in man-animal conflict, up outside Corbett
1 year, 4 months ago

Tiger numbers, and fears of surge in man-animal conflict, up outside Corbett

Hindustan Times  

The Uttarakhand forest department is preparing a comprehensive plan to protect tigers and check human-animal conflict after 229 tigers were found outside the Corbett Tiger Reserve in Kumaon, endangering the lives of both the animal as well as of villagers living outside the reserve area. According to the tiger census report released on July 29, there are 260 tigers inside …

'Tiger Bond' is the way forward for tiger conservation: Mobius Foundation
1 year, 4 months ago

'Tiger Bond' is the way forward for tiger conservation: Mobius Foundation

Deccan Chronicle  

Project Tiger, initiated in 1973, has been instrumental in safeguarding the endangered tiger population in India. To this end, the Mobius Foundation had organised a panel discussion “Tiger Talk: A Roaring Dialogue on Tiger Conservation” 04th August, Friday, 6:00 PM -8:00 PM: Bikaner House, New Delhi, to delve into innovative ideas for financing tiger conservation and emphasize the critical need …

Necessary intervention: The Hindu Editorial on India’s conservation ethos
1 year, 4 months ago

Necessary intervention: The Hindu Editorial on India’s conservation ethos

The Hindu  

The Wildlife Institute of India and the National Tiger Conservation Authority, who are responsible for the quadrennial ‘tiger census’ reports, recently updated their estimates for the animal’s numbers. These would mean greater fragmentation within reserves and more dependence on the practice of moving prey around to maintain carnivore numbers. This approach, however, increasingly poses a conundrum to India’s philosophy of …

M.P. strategy for tigers can help cheetahs too
1 year, 4 months ago

M.P. strategy for tigers can help cheetahs too

The Hindu  

Balancing the population of both predators and prey was a key factor enabling a 50% surge in Madhya Pradesh’s tiger population, helping the State snag the top spot in the 2022 census, according to tiger experts. An update to the 2022 tiger census publicised last week reported a total of 3,682 beasts, with M.P., for the second time in the …

Concerns over rising tiger population in Karnataka
1 year, 4 months ago

Concerns over rising tiger population in Karnataka

The Hindu  

The results of the latest survey on tiger population published by the Karnataka Forest Department and the all-India figures published by the National Tiger Conservation Authority indicate that the number of big cats has grown in the State. However, others argue that Bandipur and Nagarahole may have reached saturation point in terms of their tiger population and prey population and …

Global Tiger Day: Importance of big-cat conservation stressed at Lko zoo
1 year, 4 months ago

Global Tiger Day: Importance of big-cat conservation stressed at Lko zoo

Hindustan Times  

The Nawab Wajid Ali Shah Zoological Garden observed Global Tiger Day in the presence of zoo officials and state ministers, on Tuesday. The student prize winners and officials who were felicitated at the Lucknow zoo celebration of Global Tiger Day, with zoo director Aditi Sharma, and forest minister Arun Kumar Saxena Arun Kumar Saxena, state minister for the department of …

International Tiger Day: History shows how big cat count declined in India
1 year, 4 months ago

International Tiger Day: History shows how big cat count declined in India

India Today  

In order to celebrate the mighty big cats, July 29 marks International Tiger Day. Indian tigers are considered to be the most ferocious of all tiger breeds, and in recent times, the number of tigers has seen an increase in the country, an annual rise of 6 per cent, according to the latest government data released on Saturday. Mughal emperor …

Tiger number doubled due to Tiger Project: MLA
1 year, 4 months ago

Tiger number doubled due to Tiger Project: MLA

Deccan Chronicle  

KURNOOL: Srisailam MLA Shilpa Chakrapani Reddy stressed the crucial link between nature, and forests and said that abundant tree growth in the region brings much-needed rainfall. The 50th Global Tiger Day celebrations took place at the YSR Centenary Hall in the Nandyal collectorate on Saturday. The Nagarjunasagar Srisailam Tiger Project, established in 1983, has undertaken numerous initiatives to protect the …

National Tiger Body Claims Decrease in Telangana's Numbers, Officials Dispute Claim
1 year, 4 months ago

National Tiger Body Claims Decrease in Telangana's Numbers, Officials Dispute Claim

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The number of big cats in Telangana’s protected areas of Kawal and Amrabad tiger reserves decreased from a total of 26 in 2018 to 21 in 2022, according to the National Tiger Conservation Authority. Telangana has a transient tiger population that is not reflected in the numbers released and these are tigers outside of the two reserves,” a senior …

India’s tiger population rises, Madhya Pradesh has most big cats
1 year, 4 months ago

India’s tiger population rises, Madhya Pradesh has most big cats

The Hindu  

July 29, 2023 09:56 pm | Updated July 30, 2023 08:08 am IST - NEW DELHI India’s tiger population increased to 3,682 in 2022, up from 2,967 in 2018, according to an estimate released on Saturday. India’s tigers are largely concentrated in 53 dedicated tiger reserves spread across 75,796 square km, spanning about 2.3% of India’s total land area. Enhanced …

International Tiger Day 2023 | Rising Indian tiger population cause for celebration and concern
1 year, 4 months ago

International Tiger Day 2023 | Rising Indian tiger population cause for celebration and concern

The Hindu  

One tiger and scores of tourists in open jeeps asking each other in piercing whispers to be quiet as they train their binoculars and cameras on it, getting perilously close to the animal while they do so. The rising tiger population, which has also spotlighted the development versus ecology debate, is cause for celebration and also concern, experts said ahead …

International Tiger Day 2023: List of 10 prominent tiger reserves in India
1 year, 4 months ago

International Tiger Day 2023: List of 10 prominent tiger reserves in India

India TV News  

On July 29, 2023, people across the world will celebrate International Tiger Day. Kanha National Park: Located in Madhya Pradesh, this park covers over 940 square kilometres and has plenty of wildlife to offer, including tigers, leopards, sloth bears, wild dogs, antelopes, and more. Ranthambore National Park: Situated in Rajasthan, this stunning park covers about 400 square kilometres and is …

International Tiger Day 2023: Must visit tiger reserves in India for an extraordinary wildlife experience
1 year, 4 months ago

International Tiger Day 2023: Must visit tiger reserves in India for an extraordinary wildlife experience

Hindustan Times  

International Tiger Day 2023: Must visit tiger reserves in India for an extraordinary wildlife experience On this International Tiger Day, let's explore the top tiger reserves in India, from the majestic Ranthambore National Park to the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve.. 1 / 7 View Photos in a new improved layout Did you know that more than 70% of the world's tigers …

Mass tourism would destroy forests; people don't respect rules, says Harish Salve
1 year, 5 months ago

Mass tourism would destroy forests; people don't respect rules, says Harish Salve

India Today  

"It is time that human beings acknowledge that we have never helped nature, we have only destroyed nature," said Senior Advocate Harish Salve during a discussion on the conservation of forests and Project Tiger. At the launch of a coffee table photo book on Project Tiger, Niti Ayog CEO Amitabh Kant, Senior Advocate Harish Salve, and senior conservationists and environmentalists …

V. VijayaSai Reddy | Whose Job is To Save The Tigers?
1 year, 5 months ago

V. VijayaSai Reddy | Whose Job is To Save The Tigers?

Deccan Chronicle  

Last week, a forest guard was shot in Odisha’s Similipal tiger reserve, he took two bullets to the chest from poachers, who were escaping with a deer they had killed in the forest. It was in April this year Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India’s total tiger population now stands at 3167. At India’s largest Corbett Tiger Reserve in …

Foresters to strengthen tiger corridor linking NSTR to Seshachalam
1 year, 5 months ago

Foresters to strengthen tiger corridor linking NSTR to Seshachalam

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: The AP foresters would strengthen the notified tiger corridor connecting the Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve to Seshachalam by providing the requisite amenities like water holes, vegetation and availability of herbivores. They have identified potential tiger habitats in Proddatur, Kadapa and Tirupati areas, these having connectivity to the tiger corridor, and also found NSTR with Lankamalleswara and other protected areas like …

Tigress spotted with cubs in Rajasthan’s Ranthambore Tiger Reserve: Official
1 year, 6 months ago

Tigress spotted with cubs in Rajasthan’s Ranthambore Tiger Reserve: Official

Hindustan Times  

Tigress T-124 was spotted with her cubs on Wednesday morning in a camera trap in the Rajbag forest area under zone 3 of Ranthambore Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan, said a senior forest official. Another Ranthambore tigress, T-117 delivered three cubs on April 15 in the Sarmathura forest area in the Dholpur district, which adjoins RTR, said the official, adding that …

How the return of poaching threatens India’s tiger success story
1 year, 6 months ago

How the return of poaching threatens India’s tiger success story

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But poaching is also a major factor, one which …

Surviving a tiger attack: How hunters became the hunted
1 year, 6 months ago

Surviving a tiger attack: How hunters became the hunted

The Independent  

Despite living all his life in a remote backwater of India’s Sundarbans, 52-year-old Mihir Sardar’s only experience of tiger attacks was through stories circulated among his fellow villagers. “Now that I have survived the tiger attack, I cannot let another member of my family go through the same.” open image in gallery Boats at Sundarbans Wild Animal Park, Jharkhali There …

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