Protecting Tigers

We are delighted to tell everyone who supports this amazing project that the recent preliminary report of the all-India tiger census  published on January 20 has shown a thriving population of 125 Bengal tigers in Kaziranga. While 125 seems such a small number it presents almost six percent of India's wild tigers and a strong and viable breeding population. 

The number is definitely increasing and the census (which only records animals older than 1.5 years) is supported by an increase in cub sightings. Twenty cubs have been seen in different pockets of the national park giving a very positive indication of tigers not only surviving but thriving in Kaziranga.

On a sadder note the rare one-horned Indian rhino that shares the tigers home here is not faring so well with three already lost to poachers in January. 

It is very difficult to separate the survival of one key species from another, for while there are poachers in the park all are vulnerable. It is estimated that every tiger requires a breeding prey population of 500 animals in its territory as a 'food bank'  that is why we need to continue to maintain our vigilant park patrols and equip the park rangers and anti-poaching teams to ensure no further loss of wildlife occurs including among the all-important prey species. 

The delicate balance that the tiger - as a keystone species - creates in its landscape needs our deligent protection.

Thank you again for your amazing support which helps us protect the precious wildlife in Kaziranga National Park. It is thanks to you that wild tiger numbers are doing so well.