India's tiger population rises, but shrinking forests raise chances of man-animal conflict manifold
6 years, 1 month ago

India's tiger population rises, but shrinking forests raise chances of man-animal conflict manifold

Firstpost  

As the tiger population grows in our finite wildlife reserves and parks, the scourge of man-eaters returns to reignite the man-animal conflict debate. The lethal shot raised the central question about India’s tiger conservation efforts, and whether the country is faltering in the face of a raging man-animal conflict debate. In 2014, the National Tiger Conservation Authority released its report on Status of Tigers, pegging India’s tiger population at 2,226. According to a 2018 report in Mint, 47 percent of the total tiger deaths last year occurred outside of tiger reserves, where almost 40 percent of India’s tiger population is believed to be living. But, perhaps, the biggest threat to India’s growing tiger population comes from the country’s aggressive economic agenda, where mega infrastructure projects are trumping conservation.

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Woman killed in tiger attack in Nainital district, body found 500 metres away
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Woman killed in tiger attack in Nainital district, body found 500 metres away

Hindustan Times  

RUDRAPUR: A 60-year-old woman who had gone into the forest to collect cattle fodder was killed in a tiger attack in Nainital district’s Ramnagar area on Wednesday morning. Vinod Papney, a social activist based in Ramnagar said the forest department had been launching new safari zones in the Corbett landscape, which increased instances of man-animal conflict. On December 11, the …

Panna tiger siblings kill woman: Are they truly 'man-eaters'? Know the facts
1 month ago

Panna tiger siblings kill woman: Are they truly 'man-eaters'? Know the facts

India Today  

A 65-year-old woman was mauled to death by a sub-adult tiger in Panna Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh on Monday. The attack took place at around 10 in the morning, when Phuliya Sahu along with three other women ventured into the core area of the tiger reserve to collect fodder. We spoke to Anjana Tirkey, Field Director of Panna Tiger …

On World Wildlife Day, a call to protect India’s critically endangered species
1 month, 1 week ago

On World Wildlife Day, a call to protect India’s critically endangered species

The Hindu  

Despite possessing only 2.4% of the world’s land area, India accounts for 7-8% of all recorded species, which includes 45,000 species of plants and 91,000 species of animals. World Wildlife Conservation Day serves as an occasion to not only celebrate the country’s rich biodiversity but also evaluate if enough is being done to protect the critically endangered species that find …

Tiger Tracking Intensified in Komaram Bheem Asifabad District
1 month, 1 week ago

Tiger Tracking Intensified in Komaram Bheem Asifabad District

Deccan Chronicle  

Adilabad: The forest staff intensified the tracking of the tiger, suspected of killing a woman and injuring a man in two successive days last week, through 40 camera traps, two drones and nearly 100 field staff along Telangana’s border with Maharashtra in the Kagaznagar forest division in Komaram Bheem Asifabad district on Sunday. Speaking to media personnel, Asifabad district forest …

‘Declining support towards tiger reserves in Karnataka a concern’
1 month, 1 week 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
1 month, 1 week 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 …

71 tigers died due to unnatural causes since 2021: Environment Ministry
1 month, 2 weeks ago

71 tigers died due to unnatural causes since 2021: Environment Ministry

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Seventy-one tigers died due to unnatural causes, including poaching and seizures, since 2021, the Environment Ministry said on Monday. Responding to a query in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Kirti Vardhan Singh, said Madhya Pradesh reported the highest number of deaths at 20, followed by Maharashtra and Karnataka since 2021. In …

How many tigers died due to unnatural causes, including poaching in last four years? Govt replies
1 month, 2 weeks ago

How many tigers died due to unnatural causes, including poaching in last four years? Govt replies

India TV News  

Kirti Vardhan Singh, Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, while responding to a query in the Lok Sabha, said seventy-one tigers died due to unnatural causes, including poaching and seizures, since 2021. Madhya Pradesh reports highest number of deaths of tigers Madhya Pradesh reported the highest number of deaths at 20, followed by Maharashtra and Karnataka since …

Tiger found dead in suspected poaching, third since 2022 in Chhattisgarh
2 months ago

Tiger found dead in suspected poaching, third since 2022 in Chhattisgarh

New Indian Express  

RAIPUR: The death of a male tiger under mysterious circumstances at Baikunthpur forest adjoining the Guru Ghasidas National Park, about 350 km north of Raipur, has bewildered the Chhattisgarh State Forest Department. This is the third tiger death in the state since 2022 and the second suspected poaching reported this year after a tiger was killed in January in the …

SC lauds Centre’s conservation drive as India’s tigers see 6% growth
4 months, 1 week 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 …

Assam government urges Orang National Park authorities to trace, transfer killer tiger to zoo
4 months, 1 week ago

Assam government urges Orang National Park authorities to trace, transfer killer tiger to zoo

The Hindu  

GUWAHATI The Assam government has instructed the authorities of a national park to catch the tiger that killed an armed home guard on August 28 and transfer it to the zoo. “We have issued an order to trace and transfer the tiger to a zoo, if necessary,” Assam’s Forest and Environment Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary said after Asom Gana Parishad …

India will be global hotspot for human-wildlife conflict by 2070
4 months, 1 week ago

India will be global hotspot for human-wildlife conflict by 2070

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: As India’s population continues to grow, the nation faces an escalating challenge of managing the increasing overlap between human populations and wildlife. A recent study published in Science Advances reveals that by 2070, this overlap will intensify across more than half of Earth’s terrestrial surface, driven primarily by human population growth rather than changes in wildlife distributions due to …

Tiger kills armed home guard in Assam’s Orang National Park
4 months, 1 week ago

Tiger kills armed home guard in Assam’s Orang National Park

New Indian Express  

GUWAHATI: A full-grown tiger killed an armed home guard in Assam’s Orang National Park and Tiger Reserve on Wednesday night. The incident occurred when the deceased, Dhanmoni Deka, and casual worker Md Sahajul Haque were patrolling an area as part of their regular drill. He added that when the rifle fell from Deka’s hand, he picked it up and fired …

Ullas Karanth: India has 3,000 tigers now, but has space for....:
5 months 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
5 months, 1 week 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
5 months, 1 week 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: 5 must-visit Tiger Reserves in India to spot the national animal
5 months, 1 week 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
5 months, 1 week 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
5 months, 1 week 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
5 months, 2 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
5 months, 2 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 …

Year-On-Year Increase In Human Deaths Caused By Elephants And Tigers Kerala Wild Animal Human Conflict Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Year-On-Year Increase In Human Deaths Caused By Elephants And Tigers Kerala Wild Animal Human Conflict Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change

ABP News  

The Union Government on Monday reported an alarming rise in the number of deaths caused by wild animal attacks in Kerala over the past five years. In response to an unstarred question by MPs K Radhakrishnan and Anto Antony, the Minister of State in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Kirti Vardhan Singh, provided detailed statistics on fatalities …

23 tigers died in MP in first six months of 2024, followed by 14 in Maharashtra
5 months, 4 weeks ago

23 tigers died in MP in first six months of 2024, followed by 14 in Maharashtra

New Indian Express  

Maharashtra ranked second with 14 deaths followed by Karnataka at 11. Importantly, the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve in MP reported ten mortalities in the six months of this year, just one less than the overall deaths of tigers in Karnataka within the same period. MP, which housed maximum 526 tigers and 785 tigers in 2018 and 2022 respectively, had reported 43 …

U.P. tiger reserves to remain open till June 25
6 months, 3 weeks ago

U.P. tiger reserves to remain open till June 25

Hindustan Times  

Uttar Pradesh has emerged as a preferred place for tourists, witnessing a marked increase in visitors at its tiger reserves that will now remain open till June 25 before they close for the season, the state government decided on Saturday. In Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, the count rose from 41,815 Indians and 137 foreign tourists in 2022-23 to 56,770 domestic and …

Man-eater tiger that killed 6 persons in Chandrapur forest circle captured after 2-month operation
8 months, 1 week ago

Man-eater tiger that killed 6 persons in Chandrapur forest circle captured after 2-month operation

Deccan Chronicle  

Chandrapur: A nine-year-old tiger that had killed six persons in Chandrapur district of Maharashtra in the last two months has been caged, marking the successful culmination of a two-month-long operation to capture the elusive big cat on the prowl which had struck terror in villages. The tiger had killed four persons in the Central Chanda division and two others in …

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

Glaring data skew in Gujarat’s lion fatalities
11 months ago

Glaring data skew in Gujarat’s lion fatalities

New Indian Express  

“There should be a scientific inquiry into this gap of communication between the Centre and the state, or whether the people of India are being deliberately misled about the death of lions,” Kathwadia said. A total of 239 lions, including 126 cubs, died in Gujarat in the last two years, and 29 of these fatalities were due to unnatural causes, …

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

India’s southernmost vulture population stands at 320 individuals
11 months, 2 weeks ago

India’s southernmost vulture population stands at 320 individuals

The Hindu  

More than 300 vultures were recorded in the recently completed synchronous vulture survey in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve encompassing parts of Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, according to data from the Tamil Nadu Forest Department. A total of 217 critically endangered white-rumped vultures, 47 long-billed vultures, 50 Asian king vultures, four endangered Egyptian vultures and two “near threatened” Himalayan griffon …

Tiger found dead in M.P.’s Bandhavgarh reserve, second big cat death in a week
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Tiger found dead in M.P.’s Bandhavgarh reserve, second big cat death in a week

The Hindu  

A young tiger was found dead in the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh's Umaria district, with officials suspecting it was killed by an adult tiger. The carcass of the sub-adult tiger, aged between 12 months and 18 months, was spotted in a trench in Dhamokhar range of the BTR on Tuesday, forest ranger Vijay Shankar Shrivastava said on Wednesday. …

Tiger Found Dead in MP's Bandhavgarh Reserve, Second Big Cat Death in a Week
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Tiger Found Dead in MP's Bandhavgarh Reserve, Second Big Cat Death in a Week

News 18  

A young tiger was found dead in the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh’s Umaria district, with officials suspecting it was killed by an adult tiger. The carcass of the sub-adult tiger, aged between 12 months and 18 months, was spotted in a trench in Dhamokhar range of the BTR on Tuesday, forest ranger Vijay Shankar Shrivastava said on Wednesday. …

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

Odisha: Fear of Royal Bengal Tiger haunts again as it kills two heads of cattle
1 year, 1 month ago

Odisha: Fear of Royal Bengal Tiger haunts again as it kills two heads of cattle

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: People living in Odisha’s Gajapati and Rayagada districts are in tense now as a Royal Bengal Tiger which had appeared twice in the region a few days ago and killed a cow, allegedly killed two cattle heads late on Saturday night. Reports said the tiger entered the orchard of Timiti Bhuyan, a resident of Uama village under R Udaygiri …

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 …

Foresters initiate steps to help increase tiger population in NSTR
1 year, 2 months ago

Foresters initiate steps to help increase tiger population in NSTR

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve has been witnessing a rise in tiger population year-on-year. Some of the reasons attributed to the increase in tiger population are the series of new steps for protection of forests, intense patrolling in addition to the carrying out of regular mobile patrolling and efforts at habitat improvement. The forest authorities maintain that protection of forests …

Tamil Nadu: Nilgiris tigers died due to natural causes, says NTCA report
1 year, 3 months ago

Tamil Nadu: Nilgiris tigers died due to natural causes, says NTCA report

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: There was nothing alarming about the recent death of tigers – 10 of them had died between August 16 and September 19 – in the Nilgiris if one were to take into account the current population growth and the dispersal dynamics in the landscape, the National Tiger Conservation Authority said in its report. The report released on Friday said …

Tiger deaths in the Nilgiris ‘not alarming’, says NTCA report
1 year, 3 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 …

Odisha lost 698 elephants, 48 leopards and 7 Royal Bengal tigers in last eight years
1 year, 3 months ago

Odisha lost 698 elephants, 48 leopards and 7 Royal Bengal tigers in last eight years

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneshwar: As many as 698 elephants, 48 leopards and seven Royal Bengal tigers died in Odisha between 2015-16 and September 25, 2023. Replying to a written query by ruling Biju Janata Dal member Prafulla Samal, he informed the House that the elephants and the big cats died due to multiple reasons, including diseases, electrocution, train accidents, road accidents, poaching and …

No evidence to link tiger deaths in the Nilgiris to organised poaching: Chief Wildlife Warden
1 year, 3 months ago

No evidence to link tiger deaths in the Nilgiris to organised poaching: Chief Wildlife Warden

The Hindu  

The recent death of tigers in the Nilgiris could not have been due to organised poaching, said Chief Wildlife Warden Srinivas R. Reddy on Monday, October 2, 2023. However, Mr. Reddy said no evidence was found to link some of the deaths to poaching, but the Forest Department was actively pursuing the cases. Referring to the death of two tigers …

Madhya Pradesh: Another tiger dies in Bandhavgarh reserve, second death in a week
1 year, 3 months ago

Madhya Pradesh: Another tiger dies in Bandhavgarh reserve, second death in a week

India TV News  

Madhya Pradesh: The carcass of a male tiger was found in Tala beat of Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve by a patrolling team on Wednesday. Lakhan Lal Uike, chief conservator of forest and in-charge field director of the reserve informed today that the carcass of the tiger, aged around 5-7 years, had teeth marks on the body. Cause of death Prima facie …

Four tiger cubs found dead in the Nilgiris, toll goes up to 10 in 1 month
1 year, 3 months ago

Four tiger cubs found dead in the Nilgiris, toll goes up to 10 in 1 month

The Hindu  

Four more tiger cubs died in the Nilgiris since Sunday, September 17, 2023 bringing the death toll of tigers recorded in the district to ten animals in just over a month. Forest department officials said that while one cub was found dead on Sunday evening, a search of the area resulted in the findings of three more cubs on Tuesday …

Maharashtra records 33 tiger deaths this year
1 year, 3 months ago

Maharashtra records 33 tiger deaths this year

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra has recorded 33 tiger deaths since January this year, which is the highest number in the recent past, according to the data provided by the state wildlife headquarters in Nagpur. All the tiger deaths in Maharashtra in the last three years were reported from the Vidarbha region, which has five of the state’s six tiger reserves. All the tiger …

Take Steps For Updating Status Of Conservation Of Tiger & Associated Species In Teral Arc Landscape: Uttarakhand High Court To State
1 year, 4 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 …

‘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 …

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 …

Another tiger dies in Maharashtra, 29 reported deaths since January this year
1 year, 4 months ago

Another tiger dies in Maharashtra, 29 reported deaths since January this year

Hindustan Times  

A tiger that strayed out of the Pench tiger reserve in Maharashtra died by electrocution in an area under the Ramtek forest range early on Sunday, the 29th tiger to die in the state this year, people familiar with the matter said. The tiger was likely to have come out from the Pench forest and was venturing into the village …

Another tiger dies in Maharashtra, 28 since January this year
1 year, 4 months ago

Another tiger dies in Maharashtra, 28 since January this year

Hindustan Times  

As many as 28 tigers were either found dead or were victims of poaching in Maharashtra since January this year. A full-grown tiger died of suspected electrocution in the vicinity of Khandal village under the neighbouring Bhandara forest division in the Tumsar forest range on Wednesday evening. Jhakad not only The recent tiger death near Tumsar, though, was not an …

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