Bhutan has reported a 27% increase in its wild tiger population, according to the latest Global Tiger Census, released in partnership with WWF. The tiny Himalayan kingdom now has 131 tigers, up from 103 in 2018.
The success is credited to strict anti-poaching laws, community forest patrols, and eco-tourism initiatives. The conservation model is being praised by global experts and could serve as a blueprint for countries like India and Bangladesh, where tiger habitats are under pressure.
Environmental groups in Kolkata and Dhaka have expressed interest in replicating Bhutan’s methods in the Sundarbans and Dooars, aiming for a transboundary conservation network.
