Arunachal PradeshTiger SightingWildlife ConservationD’Ering Memorial Wildlife SanctuaryEcosystem Health
Tiger Spotted in Arunachal Sanctuary After Two Decades
Published: May 9, 2026
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A tiger has been photographed by a camera trap in Arunachal Pradesh’s D’Ering Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary for the first time in almost two decades, according to Divisional Forest Officer Kempi Ete. The 190-sq. km. sanctuary near Pasighat was believed to have lost the species years ago, but systematic monitoring and camera trapping have now conclusively established its presence.
The sanctuary, named after former Union Minister Daying Ering, has been the focus of sustained conservation efforts, which have also recorded other animals, including the critically endangered Chinese pangolin and the endangered hispid hare.
Local MLA Oken Tayeng said the tiger’s return indicates improving ecological conditions in the sanctuary and could improve tourism prospects and create employment opportunities for local youths.
The return of the tiger is seen as a positive indicator of ecosystem health and the effectiveness of conservation efforts, with officials and conservationists welcoming the news as a significant achievement. The court will not be involved in this matter, but the forest department and conservation organizations will continue to monitor the tiger's presence and work towards its protection, with the next steps including continued surveillance and community engagement to support conservation initiatives.