Tiger conservation

International Tiger Day: 5 Places In India To Spot The Magnificent Tiger - In PICS

On July 29, International Tiger Day is observed to raise awareness for tiger conservation. Here's a look at five amazing tiger reserves in India where you spot the wild beast.

Jul 27, 2023, 12:13 PM IST

Exclusive: 'Tiger 24' Director Warren Pereira On The Rise Of Human-Wild Conflict

'Tiger 24' chronicles the life of 'Ustad' a wild tiger who was controversially locked up in a zoo for killing men who entered his territory.

Apr 19, 2023, 11:42 AM IST

Anushka Sharma promotes tiger conservation

She says, "Tigers - the glorious wild cats are in real danger of getting extinct and they need our help.

Nov 12, 2018, 12:21 PM IST

Endangered Sumatran tiger disemboweled, hung for attacking Indonesian locals

Despite warnings by conservation officials to not harm the big cat, the villagers announced plans to kill the animal.

Mar 05, 2018, 17:15 PM IST

Only 13% of world's tiger conservation areas meet global standards: Report

Tigers are one of the most poached and most hunted animals in the world, which has led their population to be listed as 'endangered species'.

Mar 01, 2018, 11:26 AM IST

Tiger poacher convicted, sentenced to three-year jail

The poacher is still under trial in other wildlife cases detected and investigated by the WCCB, New Delhi, officials said.

Nov 22, 2017, 12:32 PM IST

Sumatran tigers on path to recovery: Study

The study showed a Sumatran tiger population density increase to 2.8 tigers per 100 sq km in 2015 from 1.6 tigers per 100 sq km in 2002.

Oct 24, 2017, 16:33 PM IST

The problem tigress of Nagpur's Bor Tiger Reserve: This is why her life is under debate

In June 2017, the Bombay High Court quashed an order by the Maharashtra Forest Department to shoot the tigress in Bramhapuri itself after her killings were reported. 

Oct 12, 2017, 12:07 PM IST

Actress Taapsee Pannu bats for tiger conservation

The "Pink" actress, who supports various causes, will augment the channel's efforts to generate nationwide interest on tigers and the threats affecting their survival.

Sep 27, 2017, 15:09 PM IST

New method may boost tiger monitoring in large landscapes

The new method -- called `Bayesian Smoothing Model` (BSM) -- may better help in extrapolating the exact population counts at large geographical scales -- critical information for scientists working to conserve these wildlife icons.

Mar 31, 2017, 18:42 PM IST

Forest department places two cages with baits to catch tiger

With the tiger killing cattle frequently at Sukla village in Rukhad forest range, its habitants were not venturing out of their house during the dark.

Mar 18, 2017, 16:10 PM IST

Experts note six percent rise in tiger population, call for more measures to protect them

Experts from all the 13 tiger reserves of the country stressed on greater flexibility to increase tiger habitat and other favourable measures that could boost the population of the big cat.

Feb 07, 2017, 21:45 PM IST

Asian transport projects may endanger tiger conservation efforts, warns WWF

The WWF has warned that a massive infrastructure boom in the days to come may thwart years of efforts made in protecting the big cats in Asia.

Nov 24, 2016, 05:58 AM IST

Emraan Hashmi's son Ayaan appears in video for tiger cause

The short film has been produced by actress Diya Mirza's Born Free Entertainment Pvt Ltd and it aims to share a simple and vital message of 'Tiger and Environment Conservation' through the innocent voices of children.

Jul 29, 2016, 11:47 AM IST

By protecting the tiger, we protect the entire ecosystem and ecological services: PM Modi

Since, Tiger population has decimated to non-viable level in some range countries, it has become a major cause for concern.

Apr 12, 2016, 16:54 PM IST

PM Modi to inaugurate Asia Ministerial Conference on Tiger Conservation today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the three-day 3rd Asia Ministerial Conference on Tiger Conservation today in New Delhi, where more than 700 tiger experts, scientists, managers, donors and other stakeholders are gathering to discuss issues related to tiger conservation.

Apr 12, 2016, 10:21 AM IST

Amitabh Bachchan flags off bikers rally to promote Tiger conservation

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan flags off a biker rally to raise awareness on tiger conservation 

Oct 24, 2015, 19:00 PM IST

Too much of praise for Amitabh Bachchan irked other attendees at Tiger event?

At a Tiger Conservation event, attendants were disappointed by how the event turned into a praising session for Big B  

Oct 07, 2015, 13:38 PM IST

Know what Amitabh Bachchan is saying about tiger conservation

Amitabh Bachchan will do his best to help the forest department conserve and save the tigers in Maharashtra.

 

Oct 07, 2015, 08:23 AM IST