India doubled its tiger population in a little over a decade by protecting the big cats from poaching and habitat loss, ensuring they have enough prey, reducing human-wildlife conflict, and increasing ...

India has doubled its tiger population in just over a decade, thanks to conservation efforts that protect habitats, curb poaching, and boost local communities.

The study in the journal Science says India’s success “offers important lessons for tiger-range countries” that conservation efforts can benefit both biodiversity and nearby communities.