The Similipal Tiger Reserve is epitome to distinct conservation cluster due to its genetic composition

The Similipal Tiger Reserve is epitome to distinct conservation cluster due to its genetic composition

Total of 10 black tigers in India and all of them found in Odisha's Similipal

Melanism adds an ethereal allure. Kudos to MOEF, and NTCA for conservation efforts

They are such due to genetic mutation & highly rare. 

The rare tigers were first officially discovered in STR in 2007.

The rare tigers were first officially discovered in STR in 2007.

A black tiger is a rare colour variant of the tiger, and is not a distinct species or geographic subspecies 

There are nine subspecies or types of tigers three of which are now extinct 

the black tigers are not just runway stars; they are ambassadors of the wild, urging us to weave a narrative of conservation and coexistence.