Total tiger reserves in India: 58 as per latest government report
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Two-thirds of India’s 58 tiger reserves have either declining prey base or poor habitat or both; nine have zero or critically low tiger numbers, says government report
A government report reveals that two-thirds of India's 58 tiger reserves face declining prey base or poor habitat, with nine reserves having zero or critically low tiger numbers. Experts criticize that several reserves were created without appropriate habitat, merely for optics. The report highlights that 50% of reserves need urgent improvement, raising concerns about conservation effectiveness under Project Tiger.
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Two-thirds (approx 39) reserves have declining prey base or poor habitat or both
Nine tiger reserves report zero or critically low tiger numbers
Fifty percent (29) reserves need immediate improvement per the report
Experts allege several reserves created without appropriate habitat, just for optics
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