Hyderabad, July 18 -- The Amrabad Tiger Reserve (ATR) in Telangana has reported a significant increase in its tiger population, with female tigers outnumbering males.

According to findings released by the forest department after Phase-IV monitoring, the reserve now hosts a total of 36 tigers: 20 are females, 13 are males, and the remainder are cubs or individuals whose gender could not be confirmed.

Habitat protection, strict anti-poaching measures

The census, which covered the period from December 20, 2024, to May 15, 2025, marks a growth of three tigers from the previous year. ATR recorded 33 tigers in 2023-24, rising to 36 in 2024-25. Officials attribute this positive trend to ongoing efforts in habitat protection and strict anti-po...