By Jo B | Supporter Care
We are thrilled to share with you the results from a recent census which shows the Amur tiger population is increasing in Russia. The census was carried out across the entire range of the Amur tiger. The results are extremely encouraging - there was estimated to be approximately 750 individual tigers, compared to an estimate of 523-540 from the previous census in 2014-15. It is believed that this increase is partially down to a decrease in poaching, which has dropped by approximately two thirds in the last ten years.
The census data indicated the presence of Amur tigers in areas where they have not been seen before and interestingly the data from the count also show that Amur tigers have changed their diet. African swine fever has reduced the number of boars in the tiger range, thereby decreasing their share in the tiger diet. Looking for prey, tigers have begun to move around more in their habitat and hunt Manchurian wapiti, roe deer and sika deer, which allowed them to safely survive in difficult times. As such, conservation efforts will now include the monitoring of these prey species populations.
However, is vital that anti-poaching efforts continue to provide a continuous pressure and deterrent to poachers. Across the five protected areas and one nature reserve supported by DSWF our ground-based conservation partners have seen a 7% decline in wildlife related violations in 2022 compared to statistics from 2021. The team on the ground have been kept busy fighting a number of violations in the past six months of which the following statistics have been reported:
These are great results that have resulted from enhanced patrols which have increased by 22% on foot and 17% by motor vehicle in the past six months. The growth of patrol efforts as well as the introduction of SMART technology has led to a significant drop in wildlife related violations in the past three years and has significantly enhanced decision-making and law enforcement efforts.
Community Engagement
42 eco-lessons have been provided for a total of 679 children during the past six months. The children have gained an in-depth knowledge about the Amur tiger, its biology, ecology, habitat, prey base, threats to its survival, and conservation methods.
Sadly, the annual Tiger Day celebrations were cancelled in 2022, but our partners on the ground still put together a programme of educational contests and entertainment events dedicated to the Amur tiger, which 400 children took part in. A further 500 people took part in a tiger themed concert.
Continued community support for the conservation of the Amur tiger is absolutely vital to its survival. DSWF will continue with your support to fight, protect and engage of behalf of the tiger across Asia.
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