Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Karnataka Reports 75 Tiger Deaths Between 2020-2025
Tigers in Karnataka are dying, with 75 deaths reported in five years.
Most died naturally, but some were killed by poison, traps, or poaching.
Experts are worried because Karnataka is a key place for tigers.
They want to stop the killings by using better protection and getting local people involved.
Karnataka has reported 75 tiger deaths between 2020 and 2025.
Nagarahole and Bandipur reserves account for nearly two-thirds of the deaths.
62 deaths were due to natural causes like old age, fights, and disease.
13 deaths were unnatural, including poisoning, snaring, and poaching.
Conservationists express concern about the decline in tiger population.
- Who
- Tigers, the Karnataka Forest Department, conservationists, and villagers involved in illegal activities.
- What
- Decline in the tiger population in Karnataka, with 75 deaths between 2020-2025.
- When
- Between 2020 and 2025.
- Where
- Karnataka, specifically in reserves like Nagarahole, Bandipur, and MM Hills.
- Why
- Due to natural causes, poaching, poisoning, and other unnatural incidents.
Government's Role
Conservationist Concerns
Conservation Efforts
Government's Role
Government to strengthen anti-poaching measures.
Conservationist Concerns
Conservationists need for stronger community involvement.
- Total Tiger Deaths (2020-2025)
- 75
- Deaths - Nagarahole
- 26
- Deaths - Bandipur
- 22
- Unnatural Deaths
- 13
- Forest Minister
- Eshwar Khandre
