Tiger Watch

Redefining wildlife conservation in the #Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve #tigerwatch #villagewildlifevolunteers #antipoaching

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We are grateful to our friend and award winning filmmaker Warren Pereira for directing this short film which examines the workings of Tiger Watch 🐅 🐅 🐾 🎥 https://t.co/7PHQIabK6r

[Ishan Dhar @IshanDhar]

A rather generous letter of appreciation by @GobindsagarBha1 , Director of the @wii_india reg. #Caracal : An Intimate History of a Mysterious Cat.

Humbled by this acknowledgement and hope the book proves useful to the conservation of the species in the country. @dharmkhandal

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The Director of the Wildlife Institute of India, Dr. Gobind Sagar Bhardwaj, sent a generous letter of appreciation for our book, Caracal: An Intimate History of a Mysterious Cat. Receiving such recognition is both humbling and motivating.
#Caracal #WildlifeResearch #Conservation

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These operations helped prevent further wildlife loss and disrupt illegal trade networks. Our team remains focused on prevention, coordination, and long-term protection.
#StopWildlifeCrime #LeopardConservation #Antipoaching #Protection #TigerWatch #wildanimals #sujan #together

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ANTI-POACHING UPDATE

In 2025, our #antipoaching team, working in coordination with the #Forest Department led to:

▪️ 7 leopard skins seizure
▪️ 11 interstate poachers' arrest

#Wildlife #crime continues to pose a serious threat to India's forests.

[Tiger Watch @watch_tiger]

We are grateful to Mr. @sundeepbhutoria for his support in expanding this program to three districts. His efforts in connecting us with @PetronetLNGLtd and the Prabha Khaitan have helped strengthen and scale our mission.
Together, we continue to build a strong foundation.

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Tiger Watch runs several awareness programs to build a deeper understanding of conservation among communities. Among them, our Bagh Mitra Program is one of the largest initiatives, reaching schools and villages with structured conservation learning.

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Species Watch!

Tiger Watch re-discovered a rare leaf-nosed bat in Rajasthan (2023).

Clues: Big colonies | 4-part nose-leaf | beetle-eater | first confirmed from a 150-ft water cave in Karauli.

Know the species? Comment 👇

#SpeciesWatch #Bats #Rajasthan #TigerWatch

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September is celebrated as #ButterflyMonth across India! With the monsoon retreat, flowers bloom and butterflies cover our landscapes with color.

Earlier this year, we shared an account of the Pioneer (Belenois aurota) in Rajasthan.

Read here: https://t.co/VhPyLHgpi8

[Tiger Watch @watch_tiger]

#July29 | #GlobalTigerDay
At Tiger Watch, every day is Tiger Day.
From tracking wild tigers to educating forest children, we’re working to protect Ranthambhore’s tigers, and the communities around them.

#SavingTigers isn’t a #day. It’s a mission.
#ThankYou for standing with us.

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We are grateful to A&K India for standing with local communities and helping promote peaceful coexistence between people and wildlife.

#TigerWatch #Abercrombie #Kailadevi #WildlifeConservation #HumanWildlifeCoexistence #CattleCompensation #CommunitySupport

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Tiger Watch began its 2nd Cattle Compensation Program in Kailadevi Wildlife Sanctuary with the support of A&K India starting this financial year in April 2025.

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Our support is in addition to the government’s compensation, not a replacement. We provide half the amount the government offers, ensuring immediate relief to affected families — often within 24-48 hours of reporting the incident.

[dharmendra khandal @dharmkhandal]

Today, with the support of Arvind Foundation, Tiger Watch launched the Digital Education Van — a mobile digital classroom designed to bring quality technological education to remote villages. Equipped with 115 Chromebooks, the van will begin its journey across government schools in eight villages surrounding the Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve.

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Tiger Watch with the support of Arvind Foundation flagged off a #mobile classroom with 115 #Chromebook to bring tech #education to rural Rajasthan.

8 Villages, 300 students daily
Free digital literacy
Boosts SDG-4 goals

PM Modi praised it on #MannKiBaat | UN-recognized model.

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Empowering Conservation Heroes with Code.

On May 1, #Tiger Watch launched a #Digital #Education Centre in Anandipura—a village of families who gave up their forest homes for Ranthambhore’s tigers.

Where basics are scarce, tech is now within reach.

Big #thanks to Ms Nina Rao

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Not a threat, but a vital part of the wild.
Monitor Lizards hunt pests, clean carcasses & balance the ecosystem.

Let’s replace fear with understanding.

#MonitorLizard #WildlifeMatters #Ranthambhore #EcologicalRole #TigerWatch

[dharmendra khandal @dharmkhandal]

A lump has recently been noticed on tiger T-120’s shoulder, leading to much speculation. It’s important to understand that T-120 was darted antibiotics multiple times in the last two months for eye treatment. Such lumps are commonly caused by local tissue reactions, unabsorbed drugs, minor infections, or hematomas from darting. This is a normal post-darting response and is being monitored. The chances of cancer are extremely low and should not be the primary concern. Genetic depression in Ranthambhore tigers rarely presents as sudden tumours. Let’s stay calm, trust the experts, and continue supporting our wildlife with informed understanding.

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Rajasthan Forest Dept has banned Israeli Babool (Acacia tortilis) from govt nurseries—huge win for the Thar!
Kudos to PCCF & HoFF Shri Arijit Banerjee, IFS, for putting ecology over quick-fix greening. Time to bring back Khejri, Rohida & our true desert natives.
#NativeNotExotic

[dharmendra khandal @dharmkhandal]

Finally, a sensible officer has banned this horrible tree from Rajasthan’s plantation list. This decision brings hope for the revival of our native species. But one wonders—why did it take so long to realise the damage and why was this species planted for so many years?

[Tiger Watch @watch_tiger]

Born of royalty, tempered by tragedy, and reigning with fearless grace until her final, triumphant breath.

Read here: https://t.co/hYlchgDsHu

#Arrowhead @ntca_india #Tiger #RIP

[Tiger Watch @watch_tiger]

𝐀 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐞 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐝—𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐢��𝐢𝐭 𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐦 𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲.⁣⁣⁣
#RestInPeace
#Arrowhead #TigerQueen #MachhliLegacy #RanthambhoreTigers #WildlifeLegend #TigerConservation