Mumbai: For over 130 years, National Geographic through its rich legacy of premium, spectacular, and powerful storytelling has been feeding the curiosity and inspiring people to explore and care about the world in new ways. This International Tiger Day, the brand celebrates five riveting facts and captivating glimpses of these majestic creatures in the wild. India, home to the world’s largest tiger population in the wild, boasts an impressive count of 3167 tigers, with an encouraging 200-tiger increase over the last four years, marking a significant milestone in global tiger conservation. National Geographic honors these iconic creatures and India's unwavering dedication to ensuring their survival.

FACTS

1. Tigers are masters of stealth! They stalk their prey with muted steps. When they are close enough, they go for the kill!

2. Right after Indian independence, the tiger population was estimated to be around 40,000.

3. Around three-fourths of the world’s total tiger population in wild is found in India!

4. The current tiger count as per the results of the All India Tiger Estimation (AITE) done in 2022 is 3,167

5. A target set for 2022 in Saint Petersburg for doubling the tiger population was achieved by India four years ahead of schedule in 2018!