Now Gujarat might get Tigers

In a move aimed at repopulating the state with striped cats, minister MOEF recently asked Gujarat Govt to explore reintroducing the big cat in the state. Given the relatively better record Gujarat has had in conserving wildlife and protecting Lions from poaching, the step should bring hope to wildlife enthusiasts. Gujarat is the only western state with no tiger population with the last known cat having vanished in 1997 as per a report in Indian Express. Given the rate at which forest areas esp tiger habitats across the country are shriking, the move should augur well for expanding wildlife population habitats across teh country.

Centre for introduction of tigers in Gujarat; state not ready to trade its ‘pride’

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