‘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 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.” “To manage each key tiger population adaptively and effectively, we need to estimate its density, numbers, survival rate, and recruitment of new tigers, rigorously and reliably, on an annual basis.” basis.” “Science alone cannot save the tiger. Deep passion for conservation, hard work, and standing up against pressures, hold the key.” “At least 10 per cent of India’s 3.2 million sq km land area should be set aside for threatened umbrella species, including the tiger, elephant, snow leopard, and rhino.” The National Tiger Conservation Authority, which conducts an All India Tiger Estimation every four years, recently announced that the national tiger population has increased to 3,167. Deep passion for conservation, hard work, and standing up against pressures, hold the key.”Dr K. Ullas Karanth The wildlife tourism industry in India often claims credit for helping to save the tiger.

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‘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 …

How many tigers died due to unnatural causes, including poaching in last four years? Govt replies
4 weeks, 1 day 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 …

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 …

Tiger found dead in suspected poaching, third since 2022 in Chhattisgarh
1 month, 2 weeks 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
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 …

Assam government urges Orang National Park authorities to trace, transfer killer tiger to zoo
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

5 tigers to be shifted to Rajasthan from MP, Maharashtra to improve gene pool
3 months, 3 weeks ago

5 tigers to be shifted to Rajasthan from MP, Maharashtra to improve gene pool

Hindustan Times  

Jaipur: Rajasthan is soon expected to receive five tigers from Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra to improve the tigers gene pool in the state and prevent inbreeding, officials said. After approval from the National Tiger Conservation Authority, a senior forest official familiar with the development said, “The NTCA has given in principle approval for relocating five tigers to Rajasthan from Madhya …

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 …

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 …

23 tigers died in MP in first six months of 2024, followed by 14 in Maharashtra
5 months, 1 week 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 …

Forest department tracks Maharashtra tiger in Telangana's Kumurambheem Asifabad
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Forest department tracks Maharashtra tiger in Telangana's Kumurambheem Asifabad

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: The Forest department is currently tracking a male tiger that made its way into the Kumurambheem Asifabad district from Maharashtra. Elusing Meru, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and in-charge Chief Wildlife Warden told TNIE that the tiger is moving along the corridor and is yet to enter the core area of the Kawal Tiger Reserve. Jogu Yellam, field biologist …

First tiger cubs in decades recorded in Similipal forest, Odisha
6 months ago

First tiger cubs in decades recorded in Similipal forest, Odisha

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: In a major boost to big cat conservation in Similipal, forest officials have recorded breeding of the striped predator in the North division of the tiger reserve for the first time after decades. PCCF Wildlife and Chief Wildlife Warden Susanta Nanda said T24, a female tiger, was camera trapped rearing two melanistic cubs recently. Sharing more details, STR field …

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 …

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 …

Tiger spotted at 7k-ft height in Uttarakhand’s Almora
1 year ago

Tiger spotted at 7k-ft height in Uttarakhand’s Almora

Hindustan Times  

After Jageshwar, a tiger has been spotted at 7000-ft height in Binsar wildlife sanctuary of Uttarakhand’s Almora district, officials familiar with the matter said. It was a full-sized big cat and might have reached from Corbett Tiger Reserve or Ramnagar forest division,” said Dhrub Singh Martolia, DFO, Civil Soyam Forest Division in Almora. The tiger might have been on its …

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 …

Tamil Nadu: Nilgiris tigers died due to natural causes, says NTCA report
1 year, 2 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, 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Tiger numbers a roaring success
1 year, 4 months ago

Tiger numbers a roaring success

Hindustan Times  

Half a century ago, India launched an ambitious new project to protect the tiger. They reflect the success of tiger conservation efforts, which have been successful in correcting course after the numbers had plunged to shocking lows — 1,411 in 2006 and 1,706 in 2010. A strategy to establish core and buffer areas – an inviolate inner zone meant exclusively …

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 …

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 …

Sachin Tendulkar shares stunning pic of big cat on International Tiger Day 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

Sachin Tendulkar shares stunning pic of big cat on International Tiger Day 2023

India Today  

Former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar often shares incredible videos and images on Twitter. On International Tiger Day, Sachin Tendulkar posted a picture expressing his love for tigers and inviting others to share their best pictures of these magnificent creatures in the wild. pic.twitter.com/witVuhqoQX — Sachin Tendulkar July 29, 2023 The post has garnered nearly 1.7 lakh likes, with the numbers …

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 …

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