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Similipal tiger population rises from 5 to 35 in 12 years
The Hans India reports that the tiger population in Similipal Tiger Reserve has risen from five in 2014 to 35 in 2026. Field director Prakash Chand Gogineni attributed the success to scientific…
The Story in Brief
The Hans India reports that the tiger population in Similipal Tiger Reserve has risen from five in 2014 to 35 in 2026. Field director Prakash Chand Gogineni attributed the success to scientific management and community participation.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik issued separate messages on International Tiger Day urging collective conservation efforts. Similipal is the only home to wild melanistic tigers.
The Indian Opinion
This is a rare piece of good news from India's wildlife corridors, but the story deserves scrutiny. The jump from 5 to 35 in 12 years is remarkable, but was it purely from breeding or better counting? Both politicians issued statements, but Odisha's track record on forest protection remains mixed. The real test will be the next census: if the number holds or grows, we can celebrate genuine recovery.
Source: thehansindia.com
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