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Tiger Population Estimates


The same scientifically robust methods were consistently used in 2006 and 2010. This enabled comparison of results from both estimation exercises and in understanding the trend in tiger numbers.

The estimated tiger population in 2006 was 1411 and due to conservation efforts it has steadily increased and the tiger population was 1706 in the 2010 tiger estimate.


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Tigers have a lifespan of 10-15 years in the wild, but can live longer than 20 years in captivity.


They are highly adaptable and range from the Siberian taiga to open grasslands and tropical mangrove swamps.