Prelims perspective: What need to learned

  • How a tiger can be categorized as man eater and what steps can be taken by state.
  • IUCN status of tiger
  • Tiger Survey 2026(When published note to be made)
  • Important Tiger reserves in India

Mains Perspective: Note need to be prepared

Prelims Fact:

Tiger Reserves in Kerala:
  • Periyar Tiger reserve
  • Parambikulam Tiger reserve.
How a tiger can be categorized as man eater and what steps can be taken by state:
  • Tigers are categorized under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, with statutory protection against hunting under section 9 (1). It can be killed if it become dangerous to human life or are so disabled / diseased beyond recovery.
  • National Tiger Conservation Authority decides upon above mentioned criteria. It decides upon distinguishing between Man-killing and Man -eating tiger to ensure only very dangerous tiger is killed.
  • Man-killing tigers are those that accidently killed humans mostly for self-defense.
  • Man -eating is based on field evidence of preying on humans.

Source: The Hindu