A monitoring programme of the Forest Department for 2017-18 has found that the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary (WWS) , a biodiversity hotspot in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, holds the largest tiger population in the State. Anjan Kumar, Chief Conservator of Forest (Wildlife), said of the study. The forest area in the State was divided into 10 landscapes and 1,640 camera traps were set up. These areas are expected to support a good tiger population. “Demographic simulation suggests that cubs (below one year) may comprise roughly 25% of a healthy tiger population.

Source: The Hindu May 14, 2019 18:04 UTC