Conservationists have a problem with tiger relocation to Satkosia

The reserve’s officials have not been held accountable for the collapse of the tiger population in the park, which has led to translocation;…

A tiger reserve declared this year can rejuvenate Vaigai, India’s heritage river

The Srivilliputhur-Megamalai Tiger Reserve will provide protection to Megamalai, the Vaigai’s primary catchment, in turn helping water …

Tiger poaching in India has risen by 63% in two years

Despite the government spending Rs 15,000 crore on tiger conservation between 2014 and 2016, poaching cases rose by 63 per cent

New strategy suggested to save crocodiles

Respecting the territorial rights of crocodiles will help reduce the chances of conflict between the interests of humans and reptiles.

Tracking Tigers

The pugmark method of counting tigers in the wild is a tedious exercise. But this method really works amidst all modern criticism and technology

Bihar: Reduced human activity, including mining bans, helped increase tiger numbers in Valmiki reserve

Reduced activities increased grassland cover; this supported more herbivores & consequently, tigers

60% increase in overall tiger population, but habitat & biodiversity loss threatening Southeast Asian big cats

Countries submit population numbers from 2010-2022 to Global Tiger Recovery Program, CITES

To mine or not to mine

Aid for Manas

International Tiger Day 2023: Just when and how did today’s big cats evolve

Big cats have been associated with human history since our inception. But where do their origins lie?  

India's tiger map

In 4 of the 5 states where the number of tigers fell, large areas of forests were diverted to mining

Madhya Pradesh government gives go-ahead to Ken-Betwa river link

The nod is a blow to the Panna Tiger Reserve, a part of which would be partially submerged by the project

Exit villagers

Fund game

A credit-unworthy government put paid to eco-development

In the shadow of the tiger, its co-predators are suffering  

Hyenas, dholes, wolves, jackals and sloth bears’ ranges are shrinking and a tiger-centric policy cannot revive them, a new report shows

Visiting a tiger reserve is not just about spotting big cats

Exploring the wild is not just about seeking thrills or capturing breathtaking photos but also about fostering a deeper appreciation for the …

A megafauna bias in India’s carnivore research is hampering the country’s conservations efforts

For many smaller and less charismatic carnivores like the fishing cat, even basic ecological data like distribution range remains unclarified

About 400 proposed infrastructure projects will destroy tiger corridors: report

Wildlife Conservation Trust recommends measures to achieve a win-win solution for development and wildlife

A forest guard’s life is tough

Conserving biodiversity at the ground is different from buzzwords of today’s conservation science

The seven-second meet

On an assignment in the Sunderbans Tiger Reserve, TIASA ADHYA spends four days on a dinghy and chances upon the elusive cat on day three  

India’s leopard count jumps 63% in just 4 years

In 2014, the number of leopards in India was 7,910; in 2018, it rose to 12,852

Needed: Imaginative wildlife managers

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Dangerous opening

Road through the Gir sanctuary opens up Pandora's box

Centre stops mining near Tadoba

Leases to Adani group near tiger reserve to be cancelled