Telangana Tiger Census 2026: 994 Carnivore Sightings, Healthy Ecosystem Indicated

• The All India Tiger Estimation-2026 in Telangana recorded 994 preliminary evidence of tigers and other carnivorous animals.
• The six-day scientific survey was conducted across forest areas in 32 of Telangana's 33 districts from January 19 to 25.
• Data was collected using a 15-km carnivore sign survey and 2-km transects, then uploaded to the M-STRIPES Ecological App.
• The survey also documented 552 pieces of evidence of large herbivorous animals, indicating a healthy ecosystem.
• Over 6,000 personnel and volunteers participated; the survey faced challenges including a death, an injury, and a fracture.

Why It Matters: Telangana's 2026 tiger census reveals a healthy ecosystem with significant carnivore and herbivore presence.