India has successfully doubled its tiger population in the span of just over a decade, according to a study published on Thursday. The increase in tiger numbers, from around 1,706 in 2010 to approximately 3,682 in 2022, is largely attributed to conservation efforts that focused on protecting the big cats from poaching and habitat loss. By ensuring that tigers have sufficient prey, reducing human-wildlife conflicts, and improving living standards in communities near tiger habitats, India has become home to roughly 75% of the global tiger population.
The study, published in the journal Science, highlights the importance of conservation efforts that benefit biodiversity as well as local communities. Researchers emphasize the need for continued support and participation from local communities to sustain these conservation efforts. While the success in increasing tiger numbers in India is a significant achievement, experts call for similar efforts to be extended to other endangered species to maintain the delicate ecosystem balance.
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