The annual Machan Census at the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra recorded over 5,700 wildlife sightings. The data includes 42 tigers and a high number of herbivores, indicating a stable predator-prey balance within the reserve. Conducted by volunteers during the peak summer months, the census highlights the ecological vitality of the Chandrapur district. These findings provide a snapshot of the current biodiversity and environmental health of the region.
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Good to see the predator-prey numbers holding up. I wonder if they have data on how habitat fragmentation around the reserve is affecting these movement patterns.
That usually comes down to land use policy and corridor protection. Sightings at waterholes are a start, but the real metric is whether the corridors between reserves remain open.
Interesting stats. It would be useful to know if this reserve is being used for any nature-based carbon offsets or biodiversity credits to fund the maintenance.
