Tigers in the wild: Mapping world's tiger population, India tops the list | See photos
Tigers in the wild: Mapping world's tiger population, India tops the list | See photos
The wild tiger population is distributed across several countries in Asia, primarily within forested and protected regions. Conservation efforts vary by region, with some countries demonstrating progress through habitat protection, anti-poaching measures, and wildlife monitoring.
The global population of wild tigers is estimated to be above 5,500. India alone accounts for over 3,00 wild tigers, making it the undisputed leader in tiger conservation, with more than 70 per cent of the world’s wild tiger population.
India holds the largest population of wild tigers in the world, accounting for 3,167 wild tigers across the country. The Nagarjunasagar Srisailam Tiger Reserve (NSTR), situated in the Nallamala hills of Andhra Pradesh, is India’s largest tiger reserve and a key stronghold for the species’ conservation.
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Russia’s wild tigers, primarily Siberian tigers, are found in the Russian Far East and are well protected under strict anti-poaching laws and habitat management. Conservation initiatives led by the government and NGOs have helped stabilise the population, particularly in the Amur region, with the country having 750 Tigers.
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Indonesia is home to the critically endangered Sumatran tiger, the last surviving tiger subspecies in the country. Conservation efforts face challenges due to habitat loss and poaching, but protected areas and anti-trafficking measures are actively being strengthened. It has 400 wild tigers.
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Nepal has achieved notable success in tiger conservation, nearly tripling its tiger population over the past decade, with 355 tigers in the country at present. Key protected areas such as Chitwan and Bardia National Parks play a central role, supported by community-based anti-poaching strategies.
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Thailand’s tigers are mainly located in the Western Forest Complex, which includes Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary. The country has made progress with camera trap monitoring and enforcement against wildlife crimes, with 189 big cats present.
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Bhutan’s wild tigers roam across altitudes ranging from tropical forests to snowy mountains, an ecological rarity. The country’s conservation approach is guided by strong political commitment and the integration of tiger protection into national development plans. It has 151 tigers.
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Malaysia’s Malayan tiger is critically endangered, with population numbers in sharp decline due to habitat destruction and poaching. Efforts are ongoing to strengthen forest connectivity and increase enforcement within tiger habitats. It has 150 tigers.
