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