Tiger Census
- Odisha government questions accuracy of the All-India Tiger Estimation (AITE) 2022; plans its own tiger census.
- AITE reported a significant decrease in Odisha's tiger count, stating only 20 tigers in the state, down from 45 in 2006.
- Odisha alleges AITE's sampling intensity was low, leading to inaccuracies in tiger population estimates.
- The state plans to conduct a census using camera traps, pugmarks, and other methods for better monitoring and protection.
- It aims for more frequent tiger population assessments for accurate counts, especially including sub-adult tigers.
- Survey will cover all regions except coastal districts, categorizing areas into tiger reserves and non-reserve forest ....
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