From our analysis, we predict four trade routes for the export of the seized parts: the Nepal-Bhutan border, Assam border, the Brahmaputra, and the Mumbai port. The intensity of seizures is very high in the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Assam. The bones, flesh, and other parts were mostly seized in the border states of the north and eastern states. Our result shows that skin, claws, bones, and teeth have more demand, with nails and teeth being the most preferred in local markets. We statistically correlated the seizure rate with the density of tigers, tiger reserves, and various other socio-economic factors. The data was geo-referenced to understand the details of seizure, demand, and locality. In the present study, we analytically estimated the tiger seizure cases in India from 2001-2021 using newspaper archives as the main source of data. India forms the largest tiger conservation unit in the world and poaching is at its peak even though there are stringent laws and strict enforcement. Tigers are iconic animals, and there is huge demand for their body parts both in the national and international illegal markets. Poaching and illegal trafficking are major threats to biodiversity, especially when endangered felids are concerned.
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