Genesis of Project Tiger

An estimate of the tiger population in India, at the turn of the century, placed the figure at 40,000. Subsequently, the first ever all India tiger census was conducted in 1972 which revealed the existence of only 1827 tigers. Various ..

Tags: Conservation-reliant species • Eastern Highlands moist deciduous forests • Endangered species • Environmental conservation • Felids

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2009

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs