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Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve Begins Wildlife Census
29 Dec
Summary
- Biannual wildlife monitoring exercise started December 29, 2025.
- 304 forest personnel in 76 teams deployed for the survey.
- M-STrIPES mobile app used to record animal signs and data.
The Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve (STR) initiated its biannual post-monsoon wildlife monitoring exercise on December 29, 2025. This crucial six-day survey is designed to estimate the populations of both carnivores and herbivores within the reserve's diverse ecosystems.
A total of 304 dedicated forest personnel have been deployed, organized into 76 specialized teams. These teams will meticulously document indirect signs of wildlife, such as pugmarks and scat, alongside direct sightings of animals like elephants and gaurs. The survey spans across four ranges of the Hasanur Forest Division and six ranges of the Sathyamangalam Forest Division.
Data collection will be streamlined using the M-STrIPES mobile application, a critical tool for recording sightings, animal carcasses, and other ecological indicators. The gathered information will be analyzed by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) to provide updated population estimates for tigers, leopards, elephants, and other wildlife residing in the STR. The exercise is scheduled to conclude on January 3, 2026.
