by Dhanwatey with their field team
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The Chandrapur district of Central India is known for its tigers. Made famous by the Tadoba Andhari Tiger reserve, this region has had a dark history of Human - Tiger conflict. 2008 saw an unprecedented scale of attacks in this region, escalating to more than 40 deaths over a span of 3 years. 29 july international tiger day special
The reasons for conflict became clearer with a in-depth study of these conflict cases by conservationists of Tiger Research and Conservation Trust (TRACT). What they found was surprising and illuminating. More than 50 tigers live outside the protective areas
This short film by Evanescene studios gives an insight into the life of local communities co-habiting with tigers and leopards in fringe forests of Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve; the reasons for conflict and its mitigation as recognised and implemented by Poonam and Harshawardhan Dhanwatey with their field team; the interventions by the Central and State government through policies and benefits to local communities of Chandrapur.
(This video has been uploaded on Tiger Research and Conservation Trust India's YouTube account)
(This video has been uploaded on Tiger Research and Conservation Trust India's YouTube account)
