Valmik Thapar, Who Spent 50 Years with Tigers, Passes Away at 73

Valmik Thapar, India’s tiger man, died on May 31st, aged 73

For Valmik Thapar, the tiger was never just a symbol of wild India. It was a living, breathing force—majestic, imperiled, and, to him, essential. His death on May 31, 2025 in New Delhi, from cancer, marks the end of a five-decade crusade to ensure that the world’s largest cat did not vanish from the subcontinent it had long ruled. Born in 1952 into a politically connected family in Delhi, Thapar’s early years offered him proximity to power, but …

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Legacy of a Tiger Conservation Giant: Remembering Valmik Thapar Valmik Thapar, a prominent figure in Indian wildlife conservation, passed away at his New Delhi residence at the age of 73. Thapar, who succumbed to cancer, was a fervent advocate for the protection of tigers and a respected author of over 30 books on wildlife.Thapar's contributions to tiger conservation span decades, from co-founding the Ranthambhore Foundation to advising governme…

Legendary conservationist dubbed India’s ‘Tiger Man’ dies aged 73

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Valmik Thapar, who spent 50 years with tigers, passes away at 73

Valmik Thapar, a prominent Indian wildlife conservationist and author, passed away at 73 after battling cancer. Known for his dedication to tiger conservation, he authored over 30 books and served on various wildlife panels. His cremation is set for today in Delhi.

Valmik Thapar, tiger conservationist and author, dies at 73

He was involved with efforts to protect wild tigers, particularly in Rajasthan’s Ranthambore National Park, for nearly five decades.