India's Tiger Population Doubles to 3,682 in Conservation Triumph

India has achieved a landmark conservation victory, doubling its wild tiger population from 1,706 in 2010 to 3,682 in 2022, according to a Science journal study. This growth, driven by anti-poaching measures, habitat expansion, and community engagement, positions India as home to 75% of the world's...

India has achieved a landmark conservation victory, doubling its wild tiger population from 1,706 in 2010 to 3,682 in 2022, according to a Science journal study. This growth, driven by anti-poaching measures, habitat expansion, and community engagement, positions India as home to 75% of the world's tigers. Tigers now thrive across 138,200 sq km-equivalent to England's size-including multi-use forests shared with 60 million people. Lead researcher Dr. Yadvendradev Jhala credits India's "mindset shift" toward coexistence, noting protected reserves and ecotourism's role in uplifting local economies. While challenges like habitat fragmentation persist, the success offers a blueprint for global big cat recovery. Sources: Science journal, DW, BBC, NPR