Conservation status of Bengal tiger Panthera tigris tigris in the earth’s only mangrove tigerland: A review of efforts and challenges

The Sundarbans, Earth's largest contiguous mangrove forest and the only mangrove tigerland, serves as the last stronghold for the Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris). A recent review highlights cautious optimism in its conservation status, with the tiger population remaining stable or slightly increasing over the past three censuses (2018–2022) in India, despite ongoing threats. The study attributes this stability to improved habitat management and a slowdown in mangrove degradation. Camera trap surveys estimate 214 tigers across both Indian and Bangladeshi Sundarbans, with Bangladesh's latest data pending announcement. This protected area, spanning 10,277 km², is a critical tiger conservation landscape but faces persistent natural and anthropogenic challenges.

Mallick, J. K. (2023). Conservation status of Bengal tiger Panthera tigris tigris in the earth’s only mangrove tigerland: A review of efforts and challenges. Probe - Animal Science, 5(1), 1777. https://doi.org/10.18686/pas.v5i1.1777