Interview 2: The Future of India’s Tigers with Anish Andheria, CEO of Wildlife Conservation Trust

The revival of tiger populations across India is one of India's most successful conservation stories.  India has more than doubled her tiger population between 2006 and 2018. According to the preliminary results of the 2022 national census, India has approximately 3,100 tigers. On Episode 2, I interview Anish Andheria, who is the CEO of the Wildlife Conservation Trust. We discuss  current challenges of tiger conservation in India, ranging from human tiger conflict to the issue of roadkills. We also discuss the success of Project Tiger and the future of tiger conservation in India. Lastly, we discuss about one of WCT's most prominent projects - the wildlife underpass along a stretch of NH44 between Kanha and Pench tiger reserve. With over 200 million people living in and around India's protected areas, it is crucial to engage local communities in conservation. We at Think Wildlife Foundation are fostering human wildlife coexistence by facilitating alternative livelihood projects around India. You can support these communities by visiting our shop and buying products directly from these communities.https://linktr.ee/thinkwildlifefoundation.com Get full access to The Think Wildlife Podcast at anishbanerjee.substack.com/subscribe