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<p>Project Tiger was launched in the 1970s in India. There was much fanfare, wildlife reserves were created and tiger protection became important to the Indian government. While Project Tiger stopped the killing of tigers, these big cats did not grow in numbers that much. But that trend changed in 2010. For the first time, between 2010 and 2022, tiger numbers nearly doubled, from ~1700 to over 3600. This has happened despite a rise in India&#39;s human population and a decline in forest area. How did India achieve this? What lessons can other countries learn from India&#39;s practices?</p><p>Co-hosts: Devansh (10 yr old), Eesha (14 yr old)</p><p><strong>Check these out as well</strong></p><p>1. Story of <a href="https://thecronica.substack.com/p/man-and-tigress-saroj-raj-and-khairi?r=21m4it" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Saroj Raj Choudhury and how he raised Khairi</a>, alongside pictures of the family</p><p>2. <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0uPCU164njAXMmkhU734k8?si=d1f929efcb4245db" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Podcast series on India&#39;s wildlife stories</a></p><p>3. I write a weekly newsletter on current events and stories like the tiger resurgence in India. I&#39;d like to help kids and families to appreciate the world around us. It is called &#39;Lighter Side&#39; and is free.<a href="https://thecronica.substack.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠ Check it out here⁠</a>.</p><p>4. If you are aged between 8-14 and would like to speak on this podcast channel, please drop me a note via email at hello@wsnt.in.</p><p>5. Our children&#39;s magazine &#39;Bag of tales - 2024&#39; can be purchased here. It costs INR 399/-.<a href="https://cronica-media.mojo.page/lighter-side" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Order it here.</a></p>

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Sangeetha

S3 E1: Tigers double in the last decade in India - what other countries can learn from India

MAR 7, 202520 MIN
What's new today

S3 E1: Tigers double in the last decade in India - what other countries can learn from India

MAR 7, 202520 MIN

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<p>Project Tiger was launched in the 1970s in India. There was much fanfare, wildlife reserves were created and tiger protection became important to the Indian government. While Project Tiger stopped the killing of tigers, these big cats did not grow in numbers that much. But that trend changed in 2010. For the first time, between 2010 and 2022, tiger numbers nearly doubled, from ~1700 to over 3600. This has happened despite a rise in India&#39;s human population and a decline in forest area. How did India achieve this? What lessons can other countries learn from India&#39;s practices?</p><p>Co-hosts: Devansh (10 yr old), Eesha (14 yr old)</p><p><strong>Check these out as well</strong></p><p>1. Story of <a href="https://thecronica.substack.com/p/man-and-tigress-saroj-raj-and-khairi?r=21m4it" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Saroj Raj Choudhury and how he raised Khairi</a>, alongside pictures of the family</p><p>2. <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0uPCU164njAXMmkhU734k8?si=d1f929efcb4245db" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Podcast series on India&#39;s wildlife stories</a></p><p>3. I write a weekly newsletter on current events and stories like the tiger resurgence in India. I&#39;d like to help kids and families to appreciate the world around us. It is called &#39;Lighter Side&#39; and is free.<a href="https://thecronica.substack.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠ Check it out here⁠</a>.</p><p>4. If you are aged between 8-14 and would like to speak on this podcast channel, please drop me a note via email at hello@wsnt.in.</p><p>5. Our children&#39;s magazine &#39;Bag of tales - 2024&#39; can be purchased here. It costs INR 399/-.<a href="https://cronica-media.mojo.page/lighter-side" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Order it here.</a></p>