Telangana: Amrabad Tiger Reserve takes a step forward in tiger conservation: Tiger population increases to 36
Encouraging Growth in Tiger Population at Amrabad Tiger Reserve
Findings from Phase IV Monitoring (2024–25)
The Forest Department is pleased to announce the successful completion of Phase IV Tiger Monitoring for the year 2024–25 at the Amrabad Tiger Reserve (ATR), Telangana.
The results reveal a significant and encouraging increase in the tiger population, highlighting the impact of sustained conservation initiatives under Project Tiger.
Key Highlights of Phase IV Monitoring
The monitoring exercise was carried out in accordance with National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) protocols, covering 10 forest ranges and divided into four spatial blocks for effective and systematic data collection.
● A total of 1,594 camera traps were deployed from 20 December 2024 to 15 May 2025.
● Monitoring covered 797 grid locations (each 2 km²), combining camera trap data with indirect signs such as pugmarks, scats, scrape and rake marks.
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Tiger Population Estimates
Year Total Tigers Males Females Unidentified Cubs
2024–25 36 13 20 1 2
2023–24 33 11 15 0 7
The 2024–25 monitoring recorded 36 individual tigers, an increase from 33 in the previous year. The number of adult tigers rose from 26 to 34, reflecting a steady positive trend. Notably, the increase in breeding females signifies improved reproductive success and population resilience.
Strengthening Conservation Efforts
This growth is a testament to the unwavering dedication of forest officials, frontline staff, and local communities. Enhanced habitat protection, robust anti-poaching strategies, and continuous ecological monitoring under Project Tiger have played a pivotal role in these outcomes.
The Forest Department reaffirms its commitment to securing the future of tigers in the Amrabad landscape and will continue to invest in scientific monitoring, habitat restoration, and community-based conservation.
