Too many tigers: Nepal’s struggle with the increasing tiger population

“We can't have so many tigers and let them eat up humans"

Stars Insider

17/01/25 | StarsInsider

LIFESTYLE Animals

In the past decade, Nepal has successfully tripled its tiger population. The problem is they now have too many.

While environmentalists around the world are celebrating the country's efforts, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is worried. He stated, "In such a small country, we have more than 350 tigers… We can't have so many tigers and let them eat up humans." And he has reason to be concerned.

Nearly 40 people were killed and 15 injured by tigers in the past five years, and that’s just according to government data. Local communities claim the true figures are much higher. As a solution, the prime minister has suggested sending some tigers as gifts to other countries, claiming, "For us, 150 tigers are enough."

Expert Dr. Kota Ullas Karanth, however, has refuted the prime minister's concerns, and has instead suggested that he focus on "expanding protected areas" to accommodate the increasing population. Zoologist Karan Shah further commented that the increase in tiger attacks is a sign that “Nepal's once-successful conservation model is cracking.”

So, how many tigers are too many tigers? As the debate continues, click through this gallery to find out more about the tiger and its enduring cultural and aesthetic appeal.

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