Study finds India doubled its tiger population in a decade and credits conservation efforts

Tiger occupied areas in India expanding, says recent study

Tiger-occupied areas in the country grew by approximately 3000 sq km each year marking a 30 per cent increase in their territory over the last two decades, said a recent study published in the journal ‘Science’.  Connecting the threads of ecological conservation with socio-economic and political factors, the study stated the tiger population is thriving not just in “high-quality protected areas” but also in areas with lesser poverty, armed confl…

India Doubled Its Tiger Population in a Decade Though Conservation: Study - WhoWhatWhy

India Doubled Its Tiger Population in a Decade Though Conservation: Study (Maria) The author writes, “India doubled its tiger population in a little over a decade by protecting the big cats from poaching and habitat loss, ensuring they have enough prey, reducing human-wildlife conflict, and increasing communities’ living standards near tiger areas, a study published Thursday found. The number of tigers grew from an estimated 1,706 tigers in 2010…

Tiger, Tiger Burning Bright: Remarkable Success Of Conservation In India

At the turn of the millennium, experts were announcing the doomsday for wild tigers in India saying India's national animal would go extinct soon. Now, a study published today in the highly regarded American journal 'Science' showcases the remarkable recovery of India's tiger population. Despite harbouring the highest human population residing in economically diverse regions, India has achieved significant success in conserving wildlife, even as…

India's tiger population doubles in a decade offering key lessons

India has more than 3,600 tigers – or 75% of the global tiger population despite high human density.

Study finds India doubled its tiger population in a decade

BENGALURU, India — India doubled its tiger population in a little more than a decade by protecting the big cats from poaching and habitat loss, ensuring they have enough prey, reducing human-wildlife conflict and increasing communities’ living standards near tiger…