Tiger Day: Why is human-wildlife conflict increasing in Sunderbans
Wildlife Institute of India has issued a preliminary report to West Bengal Forest Department, highlighting a concerning uptick in human-wildlife conflict in Sunderbans which says several blocks have exceeded viable tiger density of 3–5 per 100 square km. This has prompted adult and weaker tigers to seek newer, less competitive territories. Since December 2024, 11 tigers have strayed into villages.