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

Ecology Notes 2: The Role of Moderate Disturbance in Shaping Caracal Populations and Biodiversity in Dholpur and Kailadevi Forests

by Dharmendra Khandal | November 21, 2024 | CONSERVATION AWARENESS, Ecology Notes, RESEARCH | 2 Comments

The caracal population in the forests of Dholpur and Kailadevi appears to be more successful than in Ranthambhore National Park, and several factors may explain this difference. Two major factors stand out. First, there are relatively low numbers of apex predators...

Ranthambhore: A Tiger Reserve Requiring Scientific & Delicate Management

by Dharmendra Khandal | November 19, 2024 | CONSERVATION AWARENESS | 1 Comment

Ranthambhore plays a pivotal role in tiger conservation in Rajasthan, acting as the primary source of tigers for other regions in the state. However, political pressures have often resulted in poorly planned translocations to newly established reserves, adversely...

Ecology Notes 1: Why Are the Bodies of Naturally Deceased Tigers Rarely Found?

by Dharmendra Khandal | November 11, 2024 | CONSERVATION AWARENESS | 2 Comments

Whenever a tiger goes missing from a reserve, media and wildlife enthusiasts often question forest officials, asking why the body of the deceased tiger hasn't been found. This question isn’t easy to answer, but it's important to understand that typically two types of...

Uncovering the Mystery of Ranthambhore’s Missing Tigers

by Dharmendra Khandal | November 8, 2024 | CONSERVATION AWARENESS, RANTHAMBORE, TIGER | 15 Comments

This article examines the profiles and last-known sightings of these missing tigers, based on Tiger Watch’s detailed database, to help shed light on possible reasons for their disappearance.

Dieter and Elizabeth Gutmann: A Legacy in Tiger Conservation

by Dharmendra Khandal | August 8, 2024 | CAPACITY BUILDING, POACHING COMMUNITY REFORM, TIGER | 6 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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Redefining Wildlife Conservation from protection to progress. 🐾
Supporting Ranthambore's wildlife.
Empowering communities, saving tigers. 🌿

𝐅𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐡 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐡 𝐑𝐚

The 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 of our 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐑𝐚𝐦𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐡𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐚, supported by BTS Strategy and Gram Panchayat Sherpur, concluded on April 11 with a vibrant ceremony at the Panchayat Bhawan.⁣
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Marking Mahatma Jyotirao Phule’s birth anniversary, guests offered floral tributes to the social reformer. Shri Om Prakash Saini (Sarpanch, Sherpur) and other dignitaries felicitated the successful 62 students with certificates of the total 144 students enrolled.⁣
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The event featured a Baagh Mela, where children showcased their talents through poems, songs, debates, and quizzes. A photo exhibition on Ranthambhore’s biodiversity was also well received.⁣
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Students who missed completing the session can re-enroll. Thanks to the Tiger Watch team — Nirmal Chaudhary, Dharam Singh Gurjar, Naresh Tatwal, and Ramkesh Bairwa — for their dedicated efforts.⁣
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This initiative is a step toward bridging the digital gap and empowering rural youth. We extend our heartfelt thanks to BTS Strategy for their invaluable support in making this initiative possible.#DigitalEducation #TigerWatch #BTSstrategy #Ranthambhore #RuralDevelopment #ChildEmpowerment #BaaghMela #BiodiversityAwareness #MahatmaPhule #CommunityEducation #EducationForAll #SawaiMadhopur

Meet Nirmal Meena, a vital member of our Tiger Mon

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🌍 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬

We are having a positive response from the village

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐞 🐺🦊🐕⁣
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Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve is not just home to the majestic tiger—it also once hosted a fascinating diversity of wild canids. While some still roam these forests, others have vanished into history.⁣
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🔸 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐥𝐟 (𝘊𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘴 𝘭𝘶𝘱𝘶𝘴 𝘱𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘦𝘴) – The apex canid of Rajasthan, the Indian wolf is an intelligent and highly adaptable predator. Sightings in Ranthambhore are rare, but they remain an integral part of the region’s ecology.⁣
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🔸 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐉𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐥 (𝘊𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘶𝘴) – The most commonly seen canid in Ranthambhore, jackals are versatile survivors. These opportunistic omnivores thrive in forests and grasslands, scavenging and hunting in pairs or small packs.⁣
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🔸 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐱 (𝘝𝘶𝘭𝘱𝘦𝘴 𝘷𝘶𝘭𝘱𝘦𝘴 𝘱𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘢) – A master of Rajasthan’s arid landscapes, the desert fox has large ears that help dissipate heat. Though more common in the drier fringes of Ranthambhore, their nocturnal nature makes sightings special.⁣
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🔸 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐱 (𝘝𝘶𝘭𝘱𝘦𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘴) – Smaller and sleeker than its desert cousin, the Indian fox prefers open scrublands. These elegant canids are skilled hunters of insects, rodents, and birds, blending perfectly into the dry terrain.⁣
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🔸 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐃𝐨𝐠 / 𝐃𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐞 (𝘊𝘶𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘭𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘴) – 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐚𝐣𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 – The once-thriving dhole is now just a memory in Ranthambhore. The last known individual in Rajasthan was spotted here on May 8, 2004, marking a tragic end to the species’ presence in the state.⁣
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𝘏𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘦𝘭𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘥? 🐾✨#Ranthambhore #WildIndia #IndianWildlife #CanidsOfIndia #GoldenJackal #IndianWolf #DesertFox #IndianFox #Dhole #WildlifePhotography #NatureLovers #WildlifeConservation #TigerReserve #RajasthanWildlife #CarnivoresOfIndia #WildlifeIndia #EcoTourism #WildlifeOfRajasthan #NatGeoWild #BiodiversityConservation #WildlifeExplorerPC: @dharm_khandal

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