Overview
- T7-S2, a two-year-old female from Tadoba–Andhari’s Kolara core range, was captured on December 8 in the Pandharpauni area and certified fit for relocation by veterinary officer Dr. Ravikant Khobragade.
- She was soft-released into the Sonarli acclimatisation enclosure at Chandoli National Park on December 9 to familiarise her with local terrain, prey and climate before full release.
- Wildlife Institute of India scientists K. Ramesh and Akash Patil are monitoring her behaviour and stress, with NTCA representatives Nandkishor Kale and Rohan Bhate overseeing the process.
- Officials say the move is part of Operation TARA to revive Sahyadri’s tiger numbers and bolster genetic diversity, with Union approval in place to translocate up to eight tigers.
- The first tigress, Chanda, was moved on November 13, completed acclimatisation and was released into the wild, where she continues to be closely tracked.