Tiger population in India close to saturation point, says expert
1 year, 8 months ago

Tiger population in India close to saturation point, says expert

The Hindu  

The tiger population across many habitats may be approaching peak level and may plateau soon and one could not dream of high numbers in future. Speaking to The Hindu on Monday on the sidelines of the India Conservation Conference being held in the city as part of 50 Years of Project Tiger Mr. Rajesh Gopal said the tiger population was reaching saturation point and many of the tiger reserves were close to attaining their peak carrying capacity. Earlier, Mr. Rajesh Gopal, who is currently the Secretary General of Global Tiger Forum, made a presentation on ‘50 Years of Project Tiger: Challenges and Way Forward’ and underlined the imperatives of considering tigers as an indicator of ecosystem well-being in sync with sustainable development, biodiversity and climate goals instead of reducing them to numbers. Mr. Rajesh Gopal said the contours of the Amrit Kaal tiger strategy was to bring all potential tiger-bearing forests under the ambit of tiger reserves.

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Telangana sends proposal for conservation reserve between Kawal, Tadoba
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Telangana sends proposal for conservation reserve between Kawal, Tadoba

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Forest and Endowments Minister Konda Surekha said that the state government sent proposals to declare 1,442.26 sq km of area that connects Kawal Tiger Reserve and Tadoba Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra as conservation reserve. Later speaking to reporters, she said that relocation of four villages from Amrabad Tiger Reserve core area has been expedited and Maisampet and Rampur villages …

‘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 …

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 …

Second tigress translocated to Similipal Tiger Reserve
1 month, 1 week ago

Second tigress translocated to Similipal Tiger Reserve

Deccan Chronicle  

Tigress Jinat, a three-year-old from Maharashtra’s Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve, was released into a soft enclosure at Similipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district on Friday. This marks the second tigress to be translocated as part of Odisha’s inter-state tiger relocation project, which aims to enhance genetic diversity within Similipal's tiger population. Similipal Tiger Reserve remains the primary hub, with 24 …

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 …

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 …

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, 4 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 …

U.P. tiger reserves to remain open till June 25
6 months, 1 week 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 …

Advocate Turned Wildlife Photographer on a Journey to Document All 55 Tiger Reserves in India
9 months, 1 week ago

Advocate Turned Wildlife Photographer on a Journey to Document All 55 Tiger Reserves in India

Deccan Chronicle  

WHO IS AARZOO KHURANA? Led by Aarzoo and her dedicated team, this project aims to traverse all 55 tiger reserves across the country. Starting from the majestic Sariska Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan, they traversed through the tiger reserves of Rajasthan before embarking on a journey through Madhya Pradesh. Mein na bharatpur Mein rehta hu par kabhi andar birds dekhne nahi …

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 …

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 …

Foresters initiate steps to help increase tiger population in NSTR
1 year, 1 month 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 …

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 …

Two breeding tigresses from Maharashtra to be relocated to core area of KTR
1 year, 3 months ago

Two breeding tigresses from Maharashtra to be relocated to core area of KTR

Deccan Chronicle  

ADILABAD: The Kawal Tiger Reserve would translocate two breeding tigresses into the core area of the Tiger Reserve from bordering Maharashtra. KTR field director Vinod Kumar told Deccan Chronicle, “We are preparing a project report aiming to translocate two breeding tigresses into the core area of the tiger reserve from bordering Maharashtra. We have developed grasslands in the core area …

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 …

‘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 …

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 …

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 …

Tiger population on the rise in Karnataka, minimum estimates pegged at 435
1 year, 4 months ago

Tiger population on the rise in Karnataka, minimum estimates pegged at 435

The Hindu  

The tiger count in Karnataka has seen an increase with a minimum of 435 tigers as per the All India Tiger Estimation exercise conducted in 2022 compared to a minimum of 404 tigers that were estimated during the 2018 AITE exercise. Numbers based on camera trap images Kumar Pushkar, Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, said based on the 2018 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Tiger protection in India also saved 1 million tonnes of carbon emissions – new study
1 year, 6 months ago

Tiger protection in India also saved 1 million tonnes of carbon emissions – new study

The Quint  

Tiger protection in India also saved 1 million tonnes of carbon emissions – new study GUDKOV ANDREY/shutterstock The year 2023 coincided with the 50th anniversary of India’s groundbreaking Project Tiger, an innovative programme designed to rescue the country’s iconic big cat from the precipice of extinction. According to the authors of the new study, the strict protection provided within India’s …

‘We can easily reach 10,000 tigers’: Dr K. Ullas Karanth, leading tiger expert - Frontline
1 year, 7 months ago

‘We can easily reach 10,000 tigers’: Dr K. Ullas Karanth, leading tiger expert - Frontline

The Hindu  

Published : May 04, 2023 11:00 IST - 11 MINS READ With the recent announcement of India’s latest tiger population figures, the striped cats are in the news again. So, even assuming a modest rise in population density to 3 tigers per 100 sq km across the country’s tiger habitats, we can easily reach 10,000 tigers. Highlights “Even assuming a …

Project Tiger@50: Success but at what cost?
1 year, 8 months ago

Project Tiger@50: Success but at what cost?

The Hindu  

The count of tigers in India has increased but has this come at the expense of other species and vulnerable local communities. The legislation established protected areas, prohibited hunting of most species of wildlife, and created a new “protectionist” paradigm for conservation of wildlife in India. India’s current protection-centric model, which prioritises conservation of large charismatic species, may not effectively …

Why tiger numbers can never tell the whole story
1 year, 8 months ago

Why tiger numbers can never tell the whole story

Live Mint  

This year, the Supreme Court’s forest panel indicted a former state minister and Uttarakhand forest staff for illegally creating a zoo safari in the Corbett Tiger Reserve. Genetic studies show that tigers in Valmiki, Satkosia and Simlipal, the hills of the North-East and southern Western Ghats have genetically distinct tiger populations. The 2022 report also points out that the North-East …

Explained | Why is there concern about the tiger population in the Western Ghats?
1 year, 8 months ago

Explained | Why is there concern about the tiger population in the Western Ghats?

The Hindu  

April 15, 2023 05:41 pm | Updated April 17, 2023 11:07 pm IST The story so far: To commemorate 50 years since Project Tiger — a landmark conservation programme to save Indian tigers from extinction — Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated an International Big Cat Alliance conference in Mysuru where he also revealed that India had a minimum of 3,167 …

Can we democratise tiger conservation in India?
1 year, 8 months ago

Can we democratise tiger conservation in India?

The Hindu  

“It is like a big safari park,” a Russian scientist working on Siberian tigers whispered conspiratorially to us after his first visit to Ranthambore National Park in 1996. But as we celebrate 50 years of the Act, and of the marquee Project Tiger that helped bring back our national animal from the brink of extinction, we also need to reflect …

Why 3,167 Tigers in a Land of 141 Crore Indians is a Huge Achievement - News18
1 year, 8 months ago

Why 3,167 Tigers in a Land of 141 Crore Indians is a Huge Achievement - News18

News 18  

It’s a great feeling to know that the number of tigers in the wild in India has gone up from 1,827 in 1973 when Project Tiger was launched to the more scientifically ascertained 1,411 in 2006 to 3,167 today. We were left with a colonial legacy that saw wild animals as “game” — to be killed at will for clearing …

DC Edit | It's time to rejoice as tiger numbers rising
1 year, 8 months ago

DC Edit | It's time to rejoice as tiger numbers rising

Deccan Chronicle  

The standard outlook when it comes to conservation of natural resources, particularly in a country like India seeking to leapfrog into a $5 trillion economy, is that there may not be many reasons to cheer. Even better is the news that the numbers of Asiatic lions rose from 523 to 674, and that of leopards increased from 7,910 to 12,852 …

Burning bright: on the latest quadrennial census of India’s wild tiger population
1 year, 8 months ago

Burning bright: on the latest quadrennial census of India’s wild tiger population

The Hindu  

India’s tiger population in 2022 was at least 3,167 cats, according to the results of the quadrennial census of the tiger population. Being able to ensure an increase in tiger numbers without relying on fenced reserves and by engaging the participation of forest-dwelling communities in conservation are distinct traits of India’s big cat conservation approach. The Western Ghats, while one …

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