Mysore/Mysuru, Jan. 5 -- Five Tiger Reserves, 36 Sanctuaries in State to be covered in 2026 Tiger Census

The 2026 National Tiger Census has begun across Karnataka's five Tiger Reserves, 36 Wildlife Sanctuaries and 12 Forest Divisions where tiger movement has been recorded.

Conducted once every four years across India's 53 Tiger Reserves, the nationwide exercise aims to arrive at an accurate estimate of the country's tiger population through a scientific and standardised methodology.

In Karnataka, the census covers Nagarahole, Bandipur, Biligiri Ranganathaswamy Temple (BRT), Bhadra and Kali Tiger Reserves, besides Male Mahadeshwara and Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuaries.

Preparations have also been completed in Forest Divisions such as Mysur...