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What parameters are used for tiger censu...

What parameters are used for tiger census in our country's national parks and sanctuaries ?

A

Pug marks only

B

Pug marks and faecal pellets

C

Faecal pellets only

D

Actual head counts

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B
In our country, parameters for tiger census in national parks and sanctuaries include both pug marks and faecal pellets. They can by used to determine the number as well as distribution of tiger population. Newer techniques of excreta DNA analysis and camera trappings are considered more accurate for tiger census.
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