Where Tigers Get Caught Between Faith And Tourism | I Witness

Ranthambore National Park is facing a crisis in an attempt to find a delicate balance between wildlife conservation and religious tourism. The recent fatal attacks by a sub-adult tigress named Kankati, who killed a seven-year-old boy and a forest ranger within weeks, have highlighted the dangers of escalating human-tiger interactions. With over 350 temples drawing millions of pilgrims annually into the heart of the reserve, the natural behaviour of tigers is being disrupted, leading to tragic consequences. Experts warn that the unchecked expansion of religious activities within the park’s core areas is not only endangering human lives but also threatening the survival of the very species the sanctuary was created to protect.