In the span of just one week, camera traps have witnessed two translocated tigresses in Rajaji Tiger Reserve give birth to cubs, marking a significant milestone in conservation efforts.
The Rajaji and Corbett Tiger Reserves, Uttarakhand, India. Downloaded from Badola et al (2021)
Uttarakhand
Nestled in the northern part of India, Uttarakhand shares borders with Tibet (China) to the north, Nepal to the east, and the Indian states of Himachal Pradesh to the west and Uttar Pradesh to the south. The state is predominantly mountainous, featuring the stunning Himalayan range. Despite being a small mountain state, Uttarakhand hosts 560 tigers, the third highest number in India. Uttarakhand has two tiger reserves, Corbett Tiger Reserve and Rajaji Tiger Reserve which are adjacent to oneanother.
Rajaji Tiger Reserve
Rajaji TR, established in 2015, is home to approximately 37 tigers, but its carrying capacity is estimated to be up to 83. While Eastern Rajaji has a thriving population of over 50 tigers, the Western part was left devoid of tigers until the recent construction of a flyover reconnected the two sides.
The Corbett Tiger Reserve
Established in 1936, Corbett National Park & Tiger Reserve in Uttarakhand, India, is mainland Asia’s first national park. It is also home to 260 tigers as per the National Tiger Estimation Report-2022, the highest density of wild tigers not only in India, but also globally.
