Tiger population

From Ullas Karanth to Belinda Wright, meet 5 heroes who saved India’s tigers. If tigers could talk, here’s who they’d thank for saving their stripes.

India’s bold conservation model proves that people and predators can coexist, with the right policies, awareness, and community support.

Three tiger cubs born to tigress Srivalli are now part of Sanjay Gandhi National Park’s safari, boosting wildlife conservation in Mumbai.

L Krishnamoorthy’s passion for nature led him from childhood explorations to becoming a dedicated IFS officer committed to conservation. His strategic initiatives at Satpura Tiger Reserve resulted in doubling the tiger population and improved ecosystems. Through community engagement and leveraging technology, he enhanced conservation efforts and earned prestigious awards for his impactful work.

While the world struggled to save its big cats, India silently doubled its tiger population — here’s how they did it.

Remembering Late Ambika Khare who—as the tiger population in Panna Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh, dwindled down to just one—worked hard to join the people with the parks through his interesting nature camps.

According to the 2014 stats, Karnataka had a total of 406 tigers across its five tiger reserves while Uttarakhand had 340.

India's tiger population has increased by 30 percent since the last count. The country is now home to over 70 percent of the world's tiger population.