Web based Tiger database on the anvil

A TOI report today cites NTCA and WWF officials preparing a comprehensive data base of tiger populations across the country with assocaited info related to tiger crimes and trade. Similar databases are used acros developed world to protect endangered species. Though theoritically a good concept the idea will work only if ground level protection is strengthened. If tiger reserves remain easily accessible to poachers tiger killings will continue how ever much we spend on latest tools and technology.

Centre preparing web-based database to aid tiger conservation

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/news/environment/flora-fauna/Centre-preparing-web-based-database-to-aid-tiger-conservation-/articleshow/4929027.cms