Recent reports from India and Bhutan reveal a positive upsurge in their wild tiger populations. India, boasting an average count of 3,682 tigers, now homes 75% of the world's wild tiger population. Bhutan, on the other hand, celebrates a 27% rise with 131 tigers, up from their 2015 count.
India's tiger population's annual growth of 6% signifies a significant conservation achievement, especially considering the drastic decline the country faced in the 1970s, with numbers dwindling to below 2,000 due to poaching and habitat loss.
In the Himalayan realm of Bhutan, the surge in tiger numbers has sparked celebration. The survey highlighted tigers breeding at various altitudes, indicating Bhutan's potential to contribute to regional tiger population recovery.
Amid the escalating loss of species due to factors like climate change, these reports from Bhutan and India bring welcome news. They exemplify the positive impact of conservation efforts, proving that humanity's commitment to preserving biodiversity can yield victorious results for our planet's wildlife.
Sources: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. "All India Tiger Estimation - 2022: Release of the detailed Report". https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1943922. 29 July 2023. [Accessed: 1 Aug 2023].
Serrano, Irene. WWF. "Bhutan’s wild tiger population increases 27% from first systematic survey in 2015". https://www.worldwildlife.org/press-releases/bhutan-s-wild-tiger-population-increases-27-from-first-systematic-survey-in-2015. July 29, 2023. [Accessed: 1 Aug 2023].
Edited by: Arnav Dhavale.
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