Hyderabad, June 26 -- The tiger population in Telangana's Amrabad Tiger Reserve has increased to 42, according to the latest tiger census conducted by the Forest Department.

In the previous survey, there were 36 tigers. As per officials, the presence of more female tigers than males is one of the key reasons behind the steady rise in the reserve's tiger population.

Telangana's Amrabad Tiger Reserve population

As per the preliminary analysis, the reserve is home to 18 female tigers, 14 male tigers, two sub-adults and eight cubs.

The presence of cubs and sub-adult tigers indicates successful breeding.

Eight-month tiger census completed

The tiger census at Amrabad Tiger Reserve was carried out from November 2025 to June 2026 as part of...