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World Tiger Day: Population of India's National Animal increases in Maharashtra

The current tiger population in India reportedly stands at 2,967 which is 70 per cent of the global tiger population.

World Tiger Day: Population of India's National Animal increases in Maharashtra
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On World Tiger Day, let us look at the majestic creatures that are the largest living cat species and a member of the genus Panthera. Often known for their regality, tigers are apex predators primarily preying on ungulates such as deer and wild boar.

Moreover, the Bengal Tiger was declared as the national animal of India back in 1973. In recent times, India has witnessed an increase in the tiger population. The current tiger population reportedly stands at 2,967 which is 70 per cent of the global tiger population, residing in various forests of Tiger reserve, National Parks and Wildlife parks.

In Maharashtra, the state provides legal protection to its tiger population through six dedicated tiger reserves under the precincts of the National Tiger Conservation Authority under the initiative Project Tiger. These reserves cumulatively cover an estimated area of 9,113km2 which is about 3 per cent of the total state area.

Amongst all the states across the country, Maharashtra has the fifth largest population of tigers. In addition, the recent census in 2015 shows a rise to 190 which is a 12 per cent increase between 2010-15. In the 4th tiger census of 2018 tiger population has raised to 312. The increasing number of tigers shows that the environment is healing. Therefore, efforts must be undertaken to ensure that these animals are protected in order to secure the future of the forests. 

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