How do tigers adapt to the artificial environment created by us to protect them?

Despite the growing population of tigers in India, many problems, including poaching and
natural causes, are making it difficult for these majestic animals to survive. Now, new
technologies like artificial intelligence, geographic information system tools, and movement
detectors are changing the way tiger reserves and conservation bodies are working across
India
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“For an animal that requires no human intervention to thrive yet needs human protection,
technology may be the only path to conservation.”

Tigers can adapt to artificial environments created for their protection, such as wildlife
reserves or sanctuaries, by adjusting to changes in their habitat and behaviours. They might
learn to coexist with humans, modify their hunting patterns, and find suitable hiding spots.
Conservationists often design these environments to mimic natural conditions as closely as
possible to ensure the well-being of the tigers.

They might also modify their behaviours to avoid potential dangers posed by humans and
other animals in the protected area. Over time, tigers can develop a level of tolerance for the
new environment while continuing to exhibit some of their natural behaviours. Due to the
artificial environment created, there has been an increase in the tiger population.

While there have been major successes for tigers over the last 12 years, the work is far from
over. In September of this year, tiger range countries will once again come together at the
second Global Tiger Summit and hopefully renew their commitment to protecting tigers as
governments set their goals for the next 12 years of tiger conservation.