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Black Tigers in India
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- There are 10 black tigers (melanistic tigers) in India and all are found exclusively in Odisha's Simlipal tiger reserve.
- As per the 2022 cycle of the All-India Tiger Estimation, 16 individuals were recorded at Simlipal Tiger Reserve, out of which 10 were melanistic.
- Based on genetic composition, the Simlipal Tiger Reserve has been identified as a distinct genetic cluster for conservation.
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