Census Finds Nearly 3,000 Tigers In India
The country counted a total of 2,967 wild tigers, an increase of more than 30% in four years.
In 2010, India sought to double its tiger population by 2022. But on International Tiger Day, the country announced it met its goal four years earlier than expected.
Nearly 3,000 tigers now reside in India, that's more than 70% of the world's tiger population.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 2018 All India Tiger Estimation count on Monday, attributing the figures to India's hardworking wildlife officials and advocates.
"Once the people of India decide to do something, there is no at a news conference. "Today we reaffirm our commitment towards protecting tigers."
