Monitoring was conducted in line with National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) protocols, the monitoring covered 10 forest ranges, divided into four blocks for detailed ecological assessment

metro india news  I hyderabad

The tiger count in Amrabad Tiger Reserve (ATR) has gone up, thanks to the conservation efforts by the Telangana Forest Department. The findings of Phase IV Tiger Monitoring (2024–25) showed a steady increase in the tiger population, reaffirming the success of sustained conservation measures under Project Tiger.

Conducted in line with National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) protocols, the monitoring covered 10 forest ranges, divided into four blocks for detailed ecological assessment. In all, 1,594 camera traps deployed across 797 grid locations (each 2 km²). The data collection included camera images and indirect signs like pugmarks, scats, scrape and rake marks. The monitoring period was between December 20, 2024 to May 15, 2025.

The 2024–25 census recorded 36 individual tigers, up from 33 last year, with a notable increase in adult males and females. While the number of cubs decreased from 7 to 2 (suggesting past cubs matured into sub-adults), the rise in breeding females signals a healthy, reproductively active population and stronger long-term survival prospects.

The rise in number is attributed to the success of Project Tiger and other conservation initiatives implemented by the Forest Department. The findings are a result of the Phase IV monitoring conducted by the Forest Department, which included camera trapping and sign surveys. Among the many reasons, the prevalence of a strong prey base and effective anti-poaching efforts, contributing to the positive trend.