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22/12/20 15:57 PM IST

60 percent rise in Leopard population in India

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60 percent rise in Leopard population across the Country;India now has 12,852 leopards was released in recent report

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  • India now has 12,852 leopards as compared to the previous estimate of 7910 conducted 2014.
  • More than 60% increase in population has been recorded.
  • The States of Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra recorded the highest leopard estimates at 3,421, 1,783 and 1,690 respectively.
  • India's world record tiger survey also estimated the population of leopards and the tiger range was found home to 12,852 (12,172-13,535) leopards. 
The National Tiger Conservation Authority-Wildlife Institute of India(NTCA-WII) reports on several species

National Tiger Conservation Authority-Wildlife Institute of India
  • Established in 1982, Wildlife Institute of India (WII) is an internationally acclaimed Institution, which offers training program, academic courses and advisory in wildlife research and management.
  • The Institute is actively engaged in research across the breadth of the country on biodiversity related issues.
Source: Indian Express

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