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are not found anywhere else they actively participate in work
in the world… they are found related to wildlife protection. The
only in our country. Indeed, we population of tigers has risen
have a very vibrant ecosystem continuously in Karnataka’s BRT
of flora and fauna. And these Tiger Reserve. A lot of credit for
wild animals are deeply this goes to the Soliga tribe, who
embedded in our history and worship the tiger. Owing to them,
culture. Many animals are also there is almost no man-animal
observed as the vehicles of our conflict in this area. In Gujarat
Gods and Goddesses. Many as well, people have contributed
tribes in central India worship significantly to the protection
Bagheshwar. There is a tradition and conservation of Asiatic Lions
of worshipping Waghoba in in Gir. They have shown the world
Maharashtra. Lord Ayyappa also what co-existence with nature
has a very deep connection with means.
the tiger. Bonbibi, whose Vaahan Friends, on account of these
is the tiger, is worshipped in efforts, the population of tigers,
Sundarbans. We have many leopards, Asiatic Lions, Rhinos
cultural dances like Huli Vesha and Barasingha has increased
of Karnataka, Pooli of Tamil rapidly in the last few years.
Nadu, and Pulikali of Kerala, And it is also worth noting how
which are associated with beautiful the diversity of wildlife
nature and wildlife. I would in India is. Asiatic Lions are
also like to thank my tribal found in the western part of the
brothers and sisters because country, while the habitat of

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