Tiger Census
Conducted scientifically after every five years the numbers are encouraging, and the population in fifty tiger reserves and outside together stand at 2967 constituting seventy five percent of global population. The census is near accurate using camera traps, historical evidence, reports and much more.
Protection Mechanism
All viable habitats are being reclaimed/developed and turned into tiger reserves. The mechanism of protection is the strongest in the core areas and weak in the outer rings or buffer where fewer cats exist. .
In core area human habitation is not allowed only the work force lives there. No commercial activities are permitted except controlled tourism in twenty percent of core. In recent times tourism is also organised in forests with good crown cover in the outer ring.
Sentinels of Wild
Although the tiger reserves fire watchers huts, and anti poaching camps have been established in the parks throughout. Subject to intense patrolling and alacrity the poaching incidence have been successfully mitigated to a great extent. Overall attention paid towards wildlife conservation is paying rich dividends. The forest staff and wildlife managers are committed and dedicated to their tasks with sincerity hence the population is recovering in most of the reserves.
Conservation Initiatives
Tiger conservation in the country is all encompassing and holistic thanks to scientific institutions, able wildlife managers, and the foot soldiers the sentinels of the wild.
Tourism has empowered local communities by skills and financially. They have become part of additional support systems proudly aiding conservation of their heritage. A tide have been turned for saving the tiger in India.
Role of NGOs
NGOs like the WPSI have fought tooth and nail against the poachers. Funds from WWF for nature and other institutions have been extremely helpful. Local Ngos and village level societies too contribute towards habitat and wildlife protection by being part of the system.
Comments
That is the way the World goes!
Humans should die naturally, killing humans is only justifiable as a last resort to prevent a greater evil.
Pug marks counting was relied upon before technology stepped in. It along with hidden camera and scientific calculations the census is now more accurate however tigers are mysterious animals and hundred percent accuracy is difficult to reach. The numbers in India at present juncture are growing. Thanks for the comment!
Pug marks counting was relied upon before technology stepped in. It along with hidden camera and scientific calculations the census is now more accurate however tigers are mysterious animals and hundred percent accuracy is difficult to reach. The numbers in India at present juncture are growing. Thanks for the comment!
All life forms deserve respect and care!
When you kill wild animal for food make sure their population is much over the brink. In India there is complete ban on hunting wildlife since 1972. The country is strong on vegetarian ethos hence the ban. Wildlife is slowly bouncing back. Thanks for the comment.
When you kill wild animal for food make sure their population is much over the brink. In India there is complete ban on hunting wildlife since 1972. The country is strong on vegetarian ethos hence the ban. Wildlife is slowly bouncing back. Thanks for the comment.
pateluday, Thank you for the practical information, pretty pictures and product lines.
Did the census takers and analysts know at the time that pug mark counting is flawed? Is it possible that that was the only means to be carried out at the time or was it the cheapest and easiest?
It's reassuring to know that big cats are being saved in the subcontinent since it appears to me from their pictures that they like their Indian habitats.
Frank, it is the third one that is so difficult, having to have a dog put down. I understand this is with respect to animals, humans is a different matter.
I am opposed to hunting for sport, but would hunt for food when necessary.
Good people kill:
for food when necessary
for self defence sometimes
for mercy occasionally
But for pleasure never: