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Survey indicates presence of 3 tigers in Palamau, atleast 5 more in Jharkhand
The All India Tiger Estimation Report-2018, released on July 29, did not register existence of tigers at this reserve.  *This image is copyright of its original author In a national report released last week, Jharkhand's state forest department on Monday claimed at least 2 tigers &1 tigress exist in Palamu Tiger Reserve (PTR), barely a week after ‘All India Tiger Estimation Report 2018’ showed no trace tiger presence in the reserve. Indications of the presence of 1 big cat was also found in Hazaribag, and another 4 in Saranda forest in West Singhbhum district adjoining Odisha. (File photo for representation). Sanjay Kumar, Jharkhand principal chief conservator of forests (PCCF), said, “Indirect evidences such as scat and pug marks were collected from across the state during the estimation from June 2018 to October 2018. Indirect evidences of five tigers were found from the two areas. But, it doesn’t mean tigers reside there. It is possible that tigers were there during the estimation.” He added, “The report’s 85% data is based on camera trap evidence and the rest is based on indirect evidence.” Presence of tiger recorded in trap camera at Chipadohar under Palamu tiger reserve in Palamu on February 17, 2019.(HT file photo)  *This image is copyright of its original author Ironically, although one of India's tiger reserves facing most extreme stress due to anti-insurgency operations, dwindling prey base, unrestrained development works, improper forest management, mushrooming human habitation and rising domestic cattle etc. that forced the big cats to abandon the reserve, it topped the Economic Valuation Of Tiger Reserves. To tackle these, the forest department officials claimed to have been working on various fronts to improve the existing habitat. “When we talk of habitat improvement of PTR, we don’t just mean to restrict ourselves to the reserve area but advance towards the corridors of PTR which is connected to Chhattisgarh. Simultaneously, we have devised village-level micro development plans to take locals on board to decrease their dependency on forests by linking them with alternative means of livelihood." said an official. "Extensive and large-scale plantations have been carried out in the last four-and-a-half years, and demarcation of forests and felling of trees have also been curtailed." Source: https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/su...2019-08-06 https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city...543544.cms https://www.hindustantimes.com/ranchi/fo...P66IN.html https://www.hindustantimes.com/ranchi/ti...IoMrO.html 
@Rishi, Buxa also has a similar story. During the census, there was no evidence on camera traps, but since then two tigers have been seen. But, both these tiger reserves and the ones from Odisha are indicative of mining taking precedence over wildlife, afterall all 3 states are rich in natural resources. Buxa as a habitat has degraded over the last 20 years so much that it is not a viable tiger sustaining reserve. I am guessing Dampa in Mizoram is the same as Dampa is connected to CHT in bangladesh and pristine CHT has degraded as well. You would need a good 15-20 year plan to get viable populations of tigers back to these reserves.
solotraveller.bangalore
Blessed with the sighting of this huge subadult male for over 30 minutes, exclusive!
Though it's in Maharashtra, Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve is geographically in Central India:
 
Tadoba Andhari tiger reserve. Are they playing or fighting ? Look at the muscles of the seen from behind tiger's right forelimb... Impressive !
(04-29-2019, 01:04 PM)Sanju Wrote: @sanjay I had once downloaded this whole episode in 1080p. There are no other uploads it on YouTube. If you are interested then I can send it to you... Let me know. 
Ram Kumar Yadav Kanha
CM this past May  *This image is copyright of its original author D j 30 may 2019  *This image is copyright of its original author
Narendra Sharma
Male Tiger Tadoba National Park  *This image is copyright of its original author Suresh Raj Balwaan at Kanha TR may 2019  *This image is copyright of its original author Kaleem Kureshi Kanha Chhota Munna Kanha National park Nikon d 750 lens Sigma .150.500.mm D O P 16.9.2019  *This image is copyright of its original author
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