India now hosts the world's largest tiger population, despite having the highest human density and just 18% of global tiger habitat, according to a new study. In just over a decade, India has doubled its tiger population to more than 3,

India has doubled its tiger population in just over a decade, thanks to conservation efforts that protect habitats, curb poaching, and boost local communities.

The number of tigers grew from an estimated 1,706 tigers in 2010 to around 3,682 in 2022, according to estimates by the National Tiger Conservation Authority.