71 Tigers Die From Unnatural Causes In Four Years, Says Govt

Over the last four years, 71 tigers have died due to unnatural causes, including poaching and seizures, with most deaths in Madhya Pradesh. The tiger population is growing at 6% annually, with an estimated 3,682 tigers in India, according to the 2022 census. Odisha holds forest officials accountable for tiger deaths, and Rajasthan reports a significant number of missing tigers in Ranthambore.