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India Becomes the World Leader in Tiger Population
Context
India has made a remarkable achievement by becoming the country with the largest tiger population in the world, according to a recent study. Over the past decade, India has doubled its tiger population, reaching approximately 3,600 tigers, which now constitutes 75% of the global tiger population.
Key Statistics and Success Factors
- The tiger population in India now occupies an area of 138,200 square kilometers.
Government Initiatives:
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- According to the 5th cycle of the All India Tiger Estimation 2022 (usually conducted in cycles of four years) summary report, India has a minimum of 3,167 tigers and is now home to more than 70 per cent of the world’s wild tiger population.
- This success is attributed to several key conservation measures, including:
- Protection from poaching
- Conservation of habitats
- Securing prey availability
- Efforts to reduce human-wildlife conflict
- Engagement and support for local communities
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