Karnataka: Nagarahole Tiger Reserve houses over 11 tigers per 100 km, reveals study

In terms of density, Nagarahole has 11.82 big cats per 100 sq.km and Bandipur has 7.7.  Bandipur and Nagarahole lead in tiger numbers in the state

A recent study report issued by the Union ministry of environment, forest and climate change indicated that Nagarahole Tiger Reserve houses over 126 adult tigers within the protected area spanning across 644 square kilometres.

This indicates that 11.82 tigers roam around in the forests of Nagarahole considering each 100 sq km-area. In terms of density, Bandipur has 7.7 big cats per sq km.

 findings were stated in the 'Status of Tiger co-predators & prey in India' report released by minister Prakash Javadekar on Tuesday.
 

“Karnataka is a land of rich biodiversity and with our National Parks and Tiger Reserves, we are a proud home to the second largest tiger population in India,” CM Yediyurappa said.

Other forests and sanctuaries where tiger presence has been found in significant numbers include MM Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, Madikeri Wildlife Division, Madikeri Territorial Division, Virajpet Territorial Division, Koppa Wildlife Division, and Haliyal Forest Division which is part of Joida taluk of Uttara Karnataka district, among others.