Saturday is Caturday: Special Report-Tigers and Conservation Efforts
Bhutan has seen a remarkable 27% increase in its tiger population since 2015, with the latest survey estimating the presence of 131 tigers in the country. This significant conservation success is attributed to the country's long-term commitment to preserving its natural environment, including maintaining over half of its land under forest cover. The increase in tiger numbers is the result of a collective effort involving the Royal Government of Bhutan, non-governmental organizations such as WWF-Bhutan and The Bhutan Tiger Center. These have all played a crucial role in monitoring and researching the tiger population, leading to new insights and the discovery of tigers in regions not previously known to host them. Globally, the tiger population has also seen a significant increase in recent years. As of 2023, the Global Tiger Forum estimates the population of wild tigers to be around 5,574, which is a 74% increase since 2010 when the population was at an all-time low of about 3,200