72 tigers killed this year, highest in a decade

An HT report today quotes figures circulated by WPSI claiming 72 tigers having been killed this year and 150 since 2006. NTCA's estimates are lower at 54 and 100 respectively but unmistakably point out to the alarming situation. These numbers of course would not include cubs who have lost their mothers to poaching and are unable to survive in the wild. Hence the actual numbers of tigers lost would be even higher. Given the pressures on wildlife and forest and ever expanding human encroachment it is a tough challenge for central govt to stem the slide. With most states apathetic towards the cause time is running out for the stripped cats.

End of the roar?

http://www.hindustantimes.com/End-of-the-roar/H1-Article1-457712.aspx