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There is an increase in the number of incidents of Human- Tiger conflicts.
 
About :
 
* Every four years, India carries out a census of the tiger population across India.

* The latest estimate put the tiger population at 2,967.

* Tigers were reportedly increasing at a rate of about 6% per annum and the area that they occupied was roughly stable, at about 89,000 square km since 2014.

* These numbers are estimated using a sophisticated system that involves photographing animals via camera traps as well as mathematical analysis.

* In 2006, India had 1,411 tigers. This rose to 1,706 in 2010 and 2,226 in 2014 on the back of improved conservation measures and new estimation methods.

How did the numbers increase?
 
* The consistent implementation of Project Tiger since 1973, whereby dedicated tiger reserves were established in India, as well as anti-poaching measures have played a significant role in tiger conservation.

* India has 53 tiger reserves.

* Uttar Pradesh’s Ranipur Tiger Reserve has become the 53rd tiger reserve of India.

* However, rising tiger numbers have meant that nearly half the tigers are now outside designated protected zones that lead to increasing instances of human-animal conflict.

Source : The Hindu

Published On : December 4, 2022
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