Dr Karan Singh spearheaded the 1972 transition designating the tiger as India’s national animal and chaired the Steering Committee that launched Project Tiger on April 1, 1973, boosting conservation efforts
A three-year-old tigress from Pench Tiger Reserve was airlifted to Rajasthan and relocated to Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve in Bundi to enhance genetic diversity. The inter-State transfer, monitored by veterinarians, marked a major step in tiger conservation efforts
Despite the arrival of at least two male tigers in Mancherial district, forest officials say tiger breeding may take another two years as the two resident tigresses are yet to attain biological maturity, delaying hopes of cubs in the region
Encroachment of forest lands in Kawal Tiger Reserve has reached alarming levels. Forest officials warn that both tribal and non-local encroachments are endangering tiger habitats, especially in core zones like Palaghori. Arrests have been made, and authorities are considering stricter legal action to stem the crisis.
Once a thriving tiger habitat, the forests of Adilabad have witnessed a drastic decline in tiger populations over the past 25 years. Rampant teak smuggling, poaching, and widespread encroachments have contributed to habitat degradation, forcing tigers to migrate to neighboring states.
Encroachment threatens conservation at Kawal Tiger Reserve, with 2 lakh acres affected since 2015. Despite officials retrieving 50,000 acres, habitat disturbance deters tiger movement. The State notified Kumram Bheem corridor to protect migrating tigers and support long-term conservation efforts
Hyderabad: The initiatives of the State government in tiger conservation are yielding desired results. As per the All India Tiger Estimation 2018, there are 26 tigers in the State and with the fifth round of All India Tiger Estimation 2021-22 already in progress, there are expectations that the tiger population will increase further in the […]
