Overview
- The carcass of a female Royal Bengal tiger was found around 4 pm Sunday in the Kathpora area of the Western Range, Bagori.
- Park authorities say preliminary post-mortem findings point to death from infighting, with investigations still underway.
- Officials report three tiger deaths in about two weeks: a female on January 4, a young male on January 14, and the latest female on Sunday.
- Veterinary officers said the January 14 male’s death appeared natural or due to infighting, pending final determination.
- The KNPTR Director formed a committee to conduct the post-mortem and dispose of the carcass per NTCA SOPs, with the park’s 2024 tiger estimate at 148 and officials noting territorial clashes are a natural behavior.