'From 0 To 40 Tigers': IFS Parveen Kaswan Celebrates Sariska Reserve’s Conservation Triumph

The population of tigers has dwindled dramatically due to several reasons. During this time, Sariska Tiger Reserve served as a blueprint for other tiger reserves, showing that with dedicated conservation efforts, it is possible to bring tigers back from the brink. The addition of several stripes to its sleeve demonstrates that rigorous protection protocols, anti-poaching measures, and habitat restoration can make a real difference.

Sharing this heartwarming news from the Sariska Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan, IFS officer Parveen Kaswan recently posted a photo in the backdrop of a forest, capturing a delightful moment of tigress ST22 with her four cubs.

“That proud mother and picture which makes every conservationist happy. ST22 of Sariska has given birth to four cubs. Sariska is a wonderful story of conservation success: from 0 tigers to 40 tigers in sixteen years. Wonderful work done by ground staff and officers,” wrote IFS officer Parveen Kaswan.

Have a look at the heartwarming post below:

The post was posted on June 1 on the social media platform X, and since being shared, it has garnered more than 50,000 views and over 1,500 likes. The share prompted an influx of reactions from internet users, with a majority of people applauding the ground staff and forest officers for their successful conservation efforts.

“Here’s a post that fills one up with joy! More striped monks,” a comment read.

Praising the beauty of the post, an individual wrote, “Beautiful sight to witness.”

“Great work of conservation,” added another.

An account remarked, “This tweet cleansed my TL.”

Sharing about the historic achievement, Sariska Tiger Reserve (STR) field director Mahendra Sharma said, “This is the first time ST-22 has given birth. This marks a historic event, as it is the first time since the tiger reintroduction in 2008 that two tigresses in Sariska Tiger Reserve have given birth to four cubs this year. Earlier, ST-12, a 10-year-old tigress, was camera-trapped with three cubs in March. Now it is revealed that the tigress had given birth to four,” reported the Times Of India.

Earlier, the IFS officer shared a captivating photo capturing a tigress enjoying a refreshing bath in a serene lake alongside her six cubs. Sharing the picture, he captioned, “Scenes like this make every conservationist smile. A mother tigress is overlooking six cubs while they are taking a good bath. A hardworking mother, indeed. Somewhere from a tiger reserve in India.”

With over 36,000 views and counting, the clip went immensely viral, with viewers hailing the officer for capturing such a heartwarming scene.