India’s tiger population rises to 3,682, doubles since 2006

IANS | November 25, 2024 7:29 PM

New Delhi, Nov 25 (IANS) In a significant achievement in wildlife conservation, India’s tiger population has grown to 3,682 in 2022, up from 2,967 in 2018, showing a 6 per cent annual increase in consistently monitored areas, the Parliament was informed on Monday.

In a first, Kaziranga mahouts get training in Thailand

Sujit Chakraborty | November 10, 2024 10:15 PM

Guwahati, Nov 10 (IANS) In a first of its kind, two elephant Mahouts of Assam’s Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR) attended the ‘Gentle Training Workshop’ for elephant handlers, owners and carers at National Elephant Institute Lampang, Thailand, officials said on Sunday.