India’s wild tiger population up 30% in four years to 3,000
by Agence France-Presse in Delhi from Environment | The Guardian on (#4M4YK)
Prime minister describes 30% surge after conservation efforts as 'historic achievement'
India's wild tiger population has increased by more than 30% in four years, raising hopes for the survival of the endangered species.
A census found 2,967 tigers, up from 2,226 four years ago, in what the prime minister called a "historic achievement".
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