Tiger Poaching

India's tiger population in 2022 was 3,167 says latest data released by PM

The tiger popular in India was 3,167 in 2022, revealed the latest tiger census data released by Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Sunday. According to the data, the tiger population stood at 1,411 in 2006, 1,706 in 2010, 2,226 in 2014, 2,967 in 2018 and 3,167 in 2022. At the inaugural session of commemoration of 50 years of 'Project Tiger', the Prime Minister also launched the 'International Big Cat Alliance', which will focus on protection and conservation of seven major big cats of the world, including tiger and lion. He also released a booklet Amrit Kaal Ka Tiger Vision', presenting the vision for tiger conservation in the next 25 years.

380 tiger deaths since 2020 in India as population increases

Country has more than 70% of world's tiger count, expenditure on conversation project dipping

Study suggests habitat loss is leading to inbreeding of Indian tigers

Indian tigers have the highest genetic variation compared to other subspecies of the feline across the world

International Tiger Day 2020: Headcount, India status and other key facts

Here are answers to some frequently asked questions on tigers, International Tiger Day

Wildlife poaching in India more than doubles during lockdown: Report

The study indicates that despite consistent efforts by law enforcement agencies, wild animal populations in India are under additional threat during the lockdown period.

Another tiger falls prey to poachers at Panna tiger reserve in MP

Earlier this month, carcass of three tigers were found in the buffer zone of Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve (BRT) in Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh