Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve in Assam has recorded the world’s third-highest tiger density in 2024, with 18.65 tigers per 100 square kilometres.

This success is attributed to strategic habitat expansion, rigorous monitoring, and strong community participation.

Key Points:

• Kaziranga now ranks third globally in tiger density, with 18.65 tigers per 100?sq?km, following Bandipur (19.83) and Corbett (19.56) reserves.
• The tiger population increased from 104 in 2022 to 148 in 2024, as per the latest "Status of Tigers in Kaziranga" report.
• The survey was conducted using camera traps over 103 days across 1,307?sq?km, capturing 4,011 tiger images and identifying individuals by stripe patterns.
• The inclusion of the Biswanath Wildlife Division and newly protected habitats significantly contributed to the population rise.
• Kaziranga’s conservation efforts include advanced tools like drones, infrared surveillance, and the M-STRIPES system, supported by dedicated forest staff including female rangers known as 'Van Durgas'.