Since 1997, for over a quarter-century, Tiger Watch has been a steadfast force for wildlife conservation in Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve and its surrounding areas. Our dedicated team is committed to not just protecting the majestic tiger, but also preserving the delicate balance of the entire ecosystem it inhabits. With a hands-on, grassroots approach, we are at the forefront of the fight to ensure a thriving future for Ranthambhore’s wildlife.

Landscapes We Work In

Ranthambhore National Park

Kailadevi Wildlife Sanctuary

Sawai Mansingh Wildlife Sanctuary

Dholpur-Karauli Tiger Reserve

Ramgarh-Vishdhari Tiger Reserve

National Chambal Sanctuary

What We Do

Anti Poaching

Poaching is a global menace fuelled by the illegal wildlife trade, the most lucrative black market business behind narcotics, human trafficking and illegal weapons.

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Mogya Education Program

The Mogyas are historically, a socially marginalized people. For centuries now, hunting has been the Mogya’s sole craft and something they proudly identify with.

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Tiger Monitoring Program

It is time to stop scaring people with visions of an unavoidable apocalyptic future and to start inspiring them with conviction that together, we a can turn the corner on …

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Dieter & Liz Gutmann Tiger Conservation Program

Tiger Watch Ranthambhore has long assisted in enhancing and augmenting the Ranthambhore Forest Department’s capacity to tackle a myriad of challenges.

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Scientific Research

With unprecedented access to previously inaccessible landscapes and people, Tiger Watch has forged new breakthroughs in the world of conservation research on wildlife, habitats and local communities.

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Bagh Mitra Tiger Conservation Awareness Program

Tiger Watch Ranthambhore runs programs with the explicit aim of creating more awareness of the natural heritage of the Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve and the challenges that plague the landscape.

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Years Active

Founded in 1997 by Fateh Singh Rathore to combat poaching and the loss of Tiger habitat.

Field Staff

40 paid Village Wildlife Volunteers, 7 Mogya Education Program & 8 Bagh Mitra Program Teachers, + 8 office

Wildlife Criminals Arrested

Over 25 years, we have arrested poachers, middlemen and syndicate leaders.

Strong SAhyogi Network

The strength of our network in local communities in 135 villages surrounding Ranthambhore, Ramgarh Vishdhari, & Dholpur-Karauli Tiger Reserves.

Villages

Our team covers more than 135 villages surrounding the Ranthambhore, Ramgarh Vishdhari, & Dholpur-Karauli Tiger Reserves.

Sq. Km Landscape

Our operations cover the entire landscape around the Ranthambhore, Ramgarh Vishdhari, & Dholpur-Karauli Tiger Reserves.

Schools Connected

Our dedicated Bagh Mitra Teachers visit schools daily in and around the Ranthambhore, Ramgarh Vishdhari, and Dholpur-Karauli Tiger Reserves to inculcate conservation values into the children.

Research findings/publications

Our programs have given us access to previously inaccessible landscapes and we have forged new horizons in wildlife conservation research.

A Look At Tiger Watch

A Short Documentary by Warren Pereira, featuring Ishan Dhar.

Updates

Dieter and Elizabeth Gutmann: A Legacy in Tiger Conservation

by Dharmendra Khandal | August 8, 2024 | CAPACITY BUILDING, POACHING COMMUNITY REFORM, TIGER | 4 Comments

Dieter and Elizabeth Gutmann, from Hamburg, Germany, have devoted much of their lives and wealth to tiger conservation. For the past 20 years, they have regularly visited Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve, not as ordinary tourists but as agents of change, strengthening efforts to protect tigers and supporting the marginalised communities with whom the tiger’s survival is inextricably intertwined.

Rajasthan’s Tiger and Ranthambhore’s Tourism Evolution: A Data-Driven Analysis

by Dharmendra Khandal | July 26, 2024 | Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Rajasthan’s tiger population has surged from near extinction to 123 in 2024, boosting Ranthambhore’s tourism. This success raises sustainability concerns, requiring balanced conservation and development.

The Missing Tigers of Ranthambhore 2020-2021

by Dharmendra Khandal | August 2, 2021 | Uncategorized | 2 Comments

The most common questions people asked us during the pandemic were- what is the effect of the lockdown on tigers in Ranthambhore? are they safe? has poaching increased in Ranthambhore? Firstly, it should be clear that there was not a single year when tigers did not go...

The Mystery Behind the Missing Tigers

by Dharmendra Khandal | February 27, 2020 | ANTI POACHING, RANTHAMBORE, TIGER | 11 Comments

By Dharmendra Khandal, Ishan Dhar, Sachin Rai and Meenu DhakadThe following analysis is not to discredit the achievements of the Forest Department nor create sensational news, even though there is a lot of interesting and important information for...

Current Status of Tigers in Ranthambhore ( 8/10/19)

by Dharmendra Khandal | October 21, 2019 | CONSERVATION AWARENESS, RANTHAMBORE, RESEARCH, TIGER | 1 Comment

Today, Tiger Watch did an in depth analysis of the current status of Tigers in Ranthambhore. There is consistent discussion and debate on the notion that there are 71 Tigers in Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve, but that there is only space for 50-55 Tigers. The correct...

Destiny’s Cubs: The success of Foster Care in Ranthambhore

by Dharmendra Khandal | October 13, 2019 | CONSERVATION AWARENESS, RANTHAMBORE, RESEARCH, TIGER | 0 Comments

In an unprecedented turn of events, the forest guards of Ranthambhore have attempted to raise orphaned tiger cubs in the wild, providing provisions and a semblance of security that was hitherto the responsibility of their mothers. Not only has this exercise over the...

Human Fatalities caused by Tiger Attacks in Ranthambhore

by Dharmendra Khandal | October 13, 2019 | CONSERVATION AWARENESS, RESEARCH, TIGER | 0 Comments

Due to their sudden rise, there is much discussion and debate around the recent tiger attacks in Ranthambhore. Tiger Watch has analysed all the facts surrounding tiger caused human fatalities in and around the Tiger Reserve. The following are our findings which are...

The Howling Wolves and Singing Community in Kailadevi

by Dharmendra Khandal | October 6, 2019 | CONSERVATION AWARENESS | 0 Comments

Wolves have earned the admiration and respect of many. However, in nearly all the geographical and socio-political contexts they find themselves in, wolves are feared and abhorred. Humans have evolved along with other species; one of the most important co-evolutions...

A Backgrounder on Human-Wildlife Conflict in Rajasthan

by Dharmendra Khandal | October 4, 2019 | CONSERVATION AWARENESS | 0 Comments

In a remote corner of Rajasthan, we went to explore places and facts forgotten by history. We worked our way down a deep gorge of the Vindhyan plateau, and up on the escarpment was a prehistoric human shelter, which had a pictograph of a tiger. The blood-red hematite...

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A Master Hunter's Strategy 🐅 It's October, and

𝐀 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐭 𝐭𝐡

🔥 𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰? 🔥⁣
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Tigers in Rajasthan were once on the brink of extinction, with their presence limited to only Ranthambore National Park due to organised poaching. 💔⁣
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𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐎𝐀𝐑𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲! 🐅⁣
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Thanks to the tireless efforts of the government, local NGOs, and communities, tigers have now expanded to 6-7 districts of Rajasthan! 💪⁣
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From Ranthambore to Sariska, Mukundra Hills to Ramgarh Vishdhari, Karauli to Dhaulpur these majestic creatures are reclaiming their rightful place in the wild. 🏞️⁣
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This incredible success story is a testament to the power of conservation and community involvement. Let's continue to protect these magnificent animals and their habitats for generations to come. 🙏⁣
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#TigerConservation #Rajasthan #Wildlife #Ranthambore #Sariska #MukundraHills #RamgarhVishdhari #India #ConservationSuccess #DidYouKnow #IncredibleIndia #Facts #comeback #Story

𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐖𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐎𝐰𝐥⁣
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This stunning owl is just one of the over 10 species of owls that call Ranthambore National Park home. 🦉⁣
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The mottled wood owl is a medium-sized owl with distinctive markings. Its upperparts are mottled with rufous-brown and gray, while its underparts are whitish with black barring. It has a white chin and a black beak. The owl's eyes are reddish brown and its eyelids are coral-red.⁣
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Mottled wood owls are nocturnal birds, and they are most active at night. They hunt for rodents, small birds, and other prey. 🐀🐦⁣
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These owls are found in a variety of habitats, including forests, woodlands, and grasslands. They are also found in urban areas, where they can be seen perched on buildings or in trees.⁣
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If you're lucky enough to spot a mottled wood owl in Ranthambore, be sure to take a moment to appreciate its beauty. These owls are an important part of the park's ecosystem, and they play a vital role in controlling rodent populations.⁣
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Pic 2: (Late) Sh. Fateh Singh Rathore releasing a rescued Barn Owl.

PC: @dharm_khandal

#Ranthambore #MottledWoodOwl #OwlsOfIndia #Owls #potd #post

"𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘢 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯," says Mr. Meethalal Gurjar (@meethalall). He's our dedicated champion for the Mogya community, working tirelessly to provide 182 children with access to quality education. 🎒⁣
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𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞?⁣
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𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐬: Mr. Gurjar personally connects with each Mogya family, encouraging parents to support their children's schooling.⁣
𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: He inspires the children to pursue their dreams through education.⁣
𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: He finds the best teachers, those with a true passion for teaching.⁣
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Mr. Gurjar's kindness and dedication are building a brighter future for the Mogya community. ✨⁣

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The #Mogya traditional hunting tribe has produced many notorious #tigerpoachers in Ranthambhore’s past.

Besides a robust #antipoaching program since 2006 ,we seek to wean the next generation of the tribe away from poaching through our #Mogya Education Program. The program has consistently been supported by Sud-Chemie Pvt. Ltd. ( Iskander Lalljee) and @anjalipatelmehta of @studioverandah

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