GUWAHATI: Tiger mortalities in India have declined by 37% this year, according to an analysis by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA). A total of 114 deaths have been reported in 2024, a reduction from 182 in 2023. Cases of poaching have also plunged, with only four incidents recorded this year compared to 17 last year.
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The reported deaths include both natural and unnatural causes, though the NTCA’s website has yet to specify precise reasons, such as territorial conflicts, accidents, poisoning, or electrocution.
NTCA officials have pointed out lapses in data reporting, noting delays from states in submitting causes of death and forensic reports
According to reports, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra recorded the highest number of tiger deaths. Madhya Pradesh recorded 46 fatalities this year, a slight increase from 43 in 2023, while Maharashtra saw a sharp 50% decrease, with 23 deaths compared to 46 last year. Karnataka reported 11 tiger deaths, one fewer than in 2023.