A large-scale census of the Amur tiger population is being conducted in Russia. A team of 800 researchers are counting pugmarks of variable sizes of the tigers with the help of camera traps and video equipment in an area of over 180,000 square kilometres. The results are due this September.

Researchers seek pugmarks as large scale census of Amur tiger underway in Russia

A lower-than-expected population of male Bengal tigers in the world's largest mangrove forest has sparked fears about the long-term viability of the endangered species in Bangladesh, officials said Tuesday.

A poaching crackdown by authorities in the Bangladeshi part of the Sundarbans mangroves saw an increase in the big cat population from 106 to 114 four years ago, according to a census published in May.

But a closer analysis of the data found the number of male tigers was lower than the typical ratio of one male for every three tigresses, with the figure now at one male for every five females, officials said.

"We are extremely worried. The standard ratio should be one male for every three female tigers," Jahidul Kabir, the government's conservator of forest wildlife, told AFP.

"In the Sharonkhola range, we found only two males against 19 female tigers," he said, adding the future of the tiger population in the Sundarbans could be at stake if the forest continues to lose male tigers," he added.

Authorities are planning to capture male tigers from other parts of the forest and introduce them in the Sharonkhola range, which is the densest tiger habitat in the mangroves.

The census was conducted on 1,656 square kilometres (640 square miles) of forest last year and used camera traps to count the big cats.

The Sundarbans, which also straddle parts of eastern India, is home to some rare flora and fauna including Irrawaddy dolphins and Bengal tigers, both declared endangered because of poaching and loss of habitat.

Alarm bells rang in 2015 when a census found that only 106 tigers were living in the forest, less than a quarter of the 440-strong population in 2004.&nbsp;

Since the 2015 findings, authorities have undertaken a series of measures to boost the number of Bengal tigers in the forest - one of the world's last remaining wild habitats for the big cats. &nbsp;&nbsp;

As part of the measures, the size of the wildlife sanctuary in the forest was more than doubled. An elite security force launched a major crackdown against pirates-turned-poachers active in the forest.

Monirul Khan, a zoology professor and a tiger expert at the state-run Jahangirnagar University, said he believed poaching was behind the low male tiger numbers.

"No doubt this is a worrying trend. And the possible reason is poaching," Khan said.

"Male tigers are aggressive and they cover bigger territory, which make them vulnerable to poaching."

A lower-than-expected population of male Bengal tigers in the world's largest mangrove forest has sparked fears about the long-term viability of the endangered species in Bangladesh, officials said Tuesday.

A lower-than-expected population of male Bengal tigers in the world's largest mangrove forest has sparked fears about the long-term viability of the endangered species in Bangladesh, officials said Tuesday. A poaching crackdown by authorities in the Bangladeshi part of the Sundarbans mangroves saw an increase in the big cat population from 106 to 114 four years ago, according to a census published in May. But a closer analysis of the data found the number of male tigers was lower than the typical ratio of one male for every three tigresses, with the figure now at one male for every five females, officials said. "We are extremely worried. The standard ratio should be one male for every three female tigers," Jahidul Kabir, the government's conservator of forest wildlife, told AFP. "In the Sharonkhola range, we found only two males against 19 female tigers," he said, adding the future of the tiger population in the Sundarbans could be at stake if the forest continues to lose male tigers," he added. Authorities are planning to capture male tigers from other parts of the forest and introduce them in the Sharonkhola range, which is the densest tiger habitat in the mangroves. The census was conducted on 1,656 square kilometres (640 square miles) of forest last year and used camera traps to count the big cats. The Sundarbans, which also straddle parts of eastern India, is home to some rare flora and fauna including Irrawaddy dolphins and Bengal tigers, both declared endangered because of poaching and loss of habitat. Alarm bells rang in 2015 when a census found that only 106 tigers were living in the forest, less than a quarter of the 440-strong population in 2004. Since the 2015 findings, authorities have undertaken a series of measures to boost the number of Bengal tigers in the forest - one of the world's last remaining wild habitats for the big cats. As part of the measures, the size of the wildlife sanctuary in the forest was more than doubled. An elite security force launched a major crackdown against pirates-turned-poachers active in the forest. Monirul Khan, a zoology professor and a tiger expert at the state-run Jahangirnagar University, said he believed poaching was behind the low male tiger numbers. "No doubt this is a worrying trend. And the possible reason is poaching," Khan said. "Male tigers are aggressive and they cover bigger territory, which make them vulnerable to poaching."

Bangladesh 'extremely worried' over low male tiger population

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday declared the results of All India Tiger Estimation and said that the results will make every Indian very happy.

The tiger population of India had reached up to 2967 in 2019.

''Today we can proudly say that India is one of the world's largest and most secure habitats with about 3000 tigers,'' the prime minister said.

PM Modi further said, ''Nine long years ago, it was decided in St&nbsp;Petersburg that the target of doubling the tiger population would be 2022. We in India completed this target four years early.''

''The speed and dedication with which various stakeholders worked to achieve this is remarkable. Once the people of India decide to do something, there is no force that can prevent them for getting the desired results,'' PM Modi added.

PM Modi also talked about future developments in India saying that India will prosper both economically and environmentally.

''I am confident that, India will proposer both economically and environmentally. India will build more roads and India will have cleaner rivers. India will have better train connectivity and also greater tree coverage,'' PM Modi said.

''India will build more homes for our citizens and that the same time create quality habitats for animals. India will have a vibrant marine economy and a healthier marine ecology. This balance is what will contribute to a strong and inclusive India.'' PM Modi added.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday declared the results of All India Tiger Estimation and said that the results will make every Indian very happy. The tiger population of India had reached up to 2967 in 2019.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday declared the results of All India Tiger Estimation and said that the results will make every Indian very happy. The tiger population of India had reached up to 2967 in 2019. ''Today we can proudly say that India is one of the world's largest and most secure habitats with about 3000 tigers,'' the prime minister said. PM Modi further said, ''Nine long years ago, it was decided in St Petersburg that the target of doubling the tiger population would be 2022. We in India completed this target four years early.'' ''The speed and dedication with which various stakeholders worked to achieve this is remarkable. Once the people of India decide to do something, there is no force that can prevent them for getting the desired results,'' PM Modi added. PM Modi also talked about future developments in India saying that India will prosper both economically and environmentally. ''I am confident that, India will proposer both economically and environmentally. India will build more roads and India will have cleaner rivers. India will have better train connectivity and also greater tree coverage,'' PM Modi said. ''India will build more homes for our citizens and that the same time create quality habitats for animals. India will have a vibrant marine economy and a healthier marine ecology. This balance is what will contribute to a strong and inclusive India.'' PM Modi added.

Tiger census will make every Indian very happy: PM Modi

The number of tigers in India has increased from 2,226 in 2014 to 2,967 in 2018 and by this India has achieved the target of doubling the wild cat's population four years ahead of the deadline.

Madhya Pradesh saw the highest number of tigers at 526, followed by Karnataka at 524, and Uttarakhand at the third position with 442 tigers. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today released results of the fourth cycle of All India Tiger Estimation in New Delhi. &nbsp;

It is believed some 40,000 tigers lived in India at the time of independence from Britain in 1947. But by 2006 it reached its lowest-recorded figure of 1,411. &nbsp;

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In 2010, it was decided in St Petersburg that the target of doubling the tiger population would be 2022. But following conservation efforts, India has completed this target four years early. But the estimation of tigers was a mammoth exercise for forest and wildlife officers of India.

The massive surveys are conducted every four years, with the latest census spanning 15 months and using 26,000 camera traps that took almost 350,000 images (out of which 76,000 captured Tigers) &nbsp;across known tiger habitats, Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar said at the census release.

Authorities from on foot traversed 5.2 lakh square kilometres to complete the survey.&nbsp;

Images that showed the big cats were analysed using computer programmes to individually identify each creature. Wildlife and forestry officials also scoured 380,000 square kilometres of terrain.

While releasing the report, PM Modi said that with almost 3000 tigers, India has become one of the biggest and most secure habitats. PM Modi further said that it was a moment of pride for the country as it achieved its commitment to the St Petersburg Declaration, of doubling tiger population, much before the 2022 deadline.&nbsp;

(With inputs from ANI)&nbsp;

The number of tigers in India has increased from 2,226 in 2014 to 2,967 in 2018 and by this India has achieved the target of doubling the wild cat's population four years ahead of the deadline.

The number of tigers in India has increased from 2,226 in 2014 to 2,967 in 2018 and by this India has achieved the target of doubling the wild cat's population four years ahead of the deadline. Madhya Pradesh saw the highest number of tigers at 526, followed by Karnataka at 524, and Uttarakhand at the third position with 442 tigers. Prime Minister Narendra Modi today released results of the fourth cycle of All India Tiger Estimation in New Delhi. It is believed some 40,000 tigers lived in India at the time of independence from Britain in 1947. But by 2006 it reached its lowest-recorded figure of 1,411. Estimation of Tigers was a mammoth exercise : 1. Survey of 3.8 lakh sqaure Km 2. Authorities on foot traversed 5.2 lakh square km 3. 26 K camera traps 4. 3.5 lakh images were taken out of which 76 K captured Tigers Union Minister @PrakashJavdekar #InternationalTigerDay pic.twitter.com/KBZ5g8idlQ — PIB India (@PIB_India) July 29, 2019 × In 2010, it was decided in St Petersburg that the target of doubling the tiger population would be 2022. But following conservation efforts, India has completed this target four years early. But the estimation of tigers was a mammoth exercise for forest and wildlife officers of India. The massive surveys are conducted every four years, with the latest census spanning 15 months and using 26,000 camera traps that took almost 350,000 images (out of which 76,000 captured Tigers) across known tiger habitats, Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar said at the census release. Authorities from on foot traversed 5.2 lakh square kilometres to complete the survey. Images that showed the big cats were analysed using computer programmes to individually identify each creature. Wildlife and forestry officials also scoured 380,000 square kilometres of terrain. While releasing the report, PM Modi said that with almost 3000 tigers, India has become one of the biggest and most secure habitats. PM Modi further said that it was a moment of pride for the country as it achieved its commitment to the St Petersburg Declaration, of doubling tiger population, much before the 2022 deadline. (With inputs from ANI)

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