A recent study revealed that India has doubled its tiger population from 1,706 in 2010 to approximately 3,682 in 2022, confidently making it home to about 75% of the world's tigers. This growth was attributed to anti-poaching efforts, habitat protection, maintenance of prey availability, and improvement in community living standards. Furthermore, the influx of ecotourism has positively impacted local communities near tiger habitats. The findings challenge the belief that high human density conflicts with tiger populations, highlighting instead the importance of people's attitudes towards wildlife.
The number of tigers grew from an estimated 1,706 in 2010 to around 3,682 in 2022, making India home to roughly 75% of the global tiger population.
What the research shows is that it's not the human density, but the attitude of people, which matters more.
The study highlights that conservation efforts can benefit both biodiversity and nearby communities, offering important lessons for tiger-range countries.
Wildlife conservationists welcomed the study but stressed that sharing source data would enhance understanding and effectiveness of wildlife conservation efforts.
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