The numbers tell a striking story: India’s tiger population has surged from 1,706 in 2010 to 3,682 in 2022. Today, three out of every four wild tigers worldwide roam Indian forests, sharing space with millions of people in an area half the size of Britain. Behind these numbers lies a sophisticated monitoring system called M-STrIPES (Monitoring System for Tigers Intensive Protection and Ecological Status). Camera traps and forensic DNA analysis help identify individual animals and monitor their movements, making tracking and protection more effective. However, not all experts agree on the data. Ecologist Arjun Gopalaswamy points out some contradictions: “Some … Continue reading India’s Tiger Population Doubles to 3,682 Amid Conservation Challenges