Tigers in India

Tigers once roamed Mewar. There’s every reason to bring them back

July 05, 2026 12:26 am

Ecologists call it a keystone species, which is a polite way of saying its presence matters to things that have no obvious connection to tigers

Crowd follows tiger near Tadoba Reserve: IFS officer slams behaviour, says ‘animals have first right of way’

March 18, 2026 1:56 pm

The video shows the tiger trying to cross the road as vehicles stop on both sides. Instead of keeping a safe distance, several individuals begin moving towards the animal.

Tigers return to Sahyadris, but villagers feel 'unsafe'

March 09, 2026 9:06 am

Now, tiger threat in UP’s Bahraich — even SSB involved to track down big cat

December 27, 2025 8:50 pm

Forest officials said the tiger attacked a minor when she had approached the animal to take its photograph.

Report flags tiger-human conflict risk as prey base shrinks in Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Odisha

June 04, 2025 5:34 am

To revive prey populations, the report recommends on-site breeding of chital and sambar in secure enclosures designed to keep out predators

'Roar of the tiger goes silent': As Valmik Thapar passes away, tributes pour in for the wildlife conservationist and author

June 02, 2025 4:29 pm

"I am deeply saddened to learn that my friend and colleague of 32 years, Valmik has passed away," said Dr Ullas Karanth, zoologist and tiger expert.

Govt readies project to monitor tigers outside reserves, in 10 states first

March 29, 2025 3:47 am

The project seeks to monitor the tiger population outside the reserves, check poaching, address human-animal conflict, focus on community outreach and improve habitat.

UPSC Issue at a Glance | Why Tigers Matter: Environmental, cultural, and economic significance of India’s apex predator

April 08, 2025 1:18 pm

What comes to mind when you picture a tiger? Bold black stripes with a tawny coloured body, a revered cultural symbol, or a majestic embodiment of power? A tiger is all this and so much more. As this elusive big cat commands influence far beyond its own existence, here’s all you need to know about it.

Space crunch, threats, a natural tendency: Why tigers go on long walks

January 11, 2025 11:36 am

Dispersal is natural for the tiger, a solitary territorial animal that must eke out its own space with exclusive hunting and reproductive rights.

With Akash and Nagamani joining from Hyderabad, Darjeeling zoo now the only one in India to house 3 varieties of tigers

November 30, 2024 4:08 pm

White tigers Akash and Nagamani were brought to Darjeeling’s Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park in special ambulances on Thursday.