India launches world’s largest tiger estimation exercise; WII intensifies caracal conservation in Rajasthan

India has begun its sixth All India Tiger Estimation, a massive wildlife monitoring exercise. This comprehensive assessment will evaluate tigers, co-predators, prey, and habitats across the nation. The ‘Tiger Outside Tiger Reserve’ project aims to protect tigers beyond protected areas. India leads global big cat conservation with nearly seventy percent of the world’s tigers. Data analysis will conclude, with a final report expected in 2027.