Improved Habitat Can Double Tiger Count

Globally, tigers now occupy less than seven per cent of their historical geographical landscape. “India provides powerful, contrasting examples of what works and what does not for saving tigers," said the report, Bringing the Tiger Back from Extinction. It described India's bid to save tigers as “confused".

“Instead of announcing new tiger reserves (which increased from 27 to 39 in two years) the government should focus on providing on best habitats where tigers can survive," said an expert. Read the full report here.

Source: Chetan Chauhan, Hindustan Times, New Delhi.