India records highest number of tiger seizure: Report

Highlights

• According to a report by wildlife trade monitor, India has recorded the highest number of seizure of tigers and parts among all 13 tiger range countries
• The report said India has observed a rapid decrease in number of seizures reported since 2010.
• The highest number of seizures was recorded in 2009 & the lowest in 2013.

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