TNPSC Thervupettagam

Local extinction of tiger populations

April 14 , 2023 591 days 559 0
  • The latest tiger census summary report was prepared by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) and Wildlife Institute of India.
  • This report claimed local extinctions of tiger population in Kanniyakumari and Srivilliputhur.
  • Srivilliputhur is part of the newly-formed Srivilliputhur-Megamalai Tiger Reserve (SMTR) in the State.
  • In 2020, four tigers were captured in camera traps.
  • In February 2023 also there was direct evidence of tiger presence in Rajapalayam range.

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