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The aim is to understand how households experience coexistence with tigers and the risks each faces, particularly after tiger attacks.

March 29, 2026People and NatureOpen Access

Living with tigers: Perceptions of risk, equity, and cultural change amidst tiger attacks in a reserve's buffer zone

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This qualitative study reveals the uneven risks of tiger attacks in a reserve's buffer zone, highlighting governance implications.

The aim is to understand how households experience coexistence with tigers and the risks each faces, particularly after tiger attacks.
Conducted 50 semi-structured interviews across 16 villages
Reviewed 80 records of tiger attacks from 2014 to 2024
Utilized a qualitatively driven mixed-methods approach
Performed thematic analysis of interview narratives
Victim households reported frequent tiger encounters, mobility restrictions, and persistent fear
Non-victims viewed coexistence as requiring vigilance without continuous disruption
Cultural practices related to tiger worship were seen as commemorative for victims rather than protective
Governance strategies focused on compensation did not reduce the vulnerability of households affected by attacks

Shaikh et al. (2026) studied this question.

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