JAHANGIRNAGAR UNIVERSITY, Oct 6, 2025 (BSS) - A recent study has highlighted that spotted deer play a crucial role in sustaining tiger populations in the Sundarbans, underscoring the intricate link between prey availability and predator survival in this fragile mangrove ecosystem. Conducted by researchers from Jahangirnagar University's Zoology department in collaboration with the Bangladesh Forest Department, the study warns that any decline in deer populations could severely threaten the long-term survival of the Royal Bengal Tiger in Bangladesh. Titled "Assessing Tiger Prey and Factors Influencing Tiger Abundance in the Sundarbans," the study was led by Professor M. Abdul Aziz, Aminur Rahman and Ameer Hamza of JU Zoology department, and co-authored by Jahidul Kabir, Deputy Chief Conservator of Forests. The findings...