new delhi, there are a total of 10 “black tigers” in india, all exclusively found in odisha’s similipal, the government informed the parliament on thursday. union minister of state for environment
India News: The government on Thursday told the Rajya Sabha that there are 10 black tigers (melanistic tigers) in India and all are found exclusively in Odisha's
India has a total of 10 black tigers, exclusively found in Odisha s Similipal Tiger Reserve. The reserve is identified as a distinct conservation cluster due to its genetic composition. A recent study revealed that the dark coat coloration in these tigers is caused by a single mutation in the Taqpep gene. The tigers in Similipal form an isolated population with limited gene flow, making them highly susceptible to extinction. Conservation efforts are crucial for their survival.
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