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flag Karnataka begins its 2026 tiger census across key reserves, part of India’s national four-yearly assessment.

flag The tiger census in Karnataka began on January 5, 2026, as part of India’s nationwide four-yearly assessment, covering major reserves like Nagarahole, Bandipur, and Bhadra. flag Officials started field surveys across 38 forest divisions, collecting data on tigers, leopards, elephants, and prey species to assess population trends and ecosystem health. flag The second phase will evaluate herbivore numbers to determine carrying capacity. flag This marks the sixth census since 2006, with Karnataka previously reporting about 563 tigers in 2022, ranking second in the country.

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