Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Tiger Found Dead in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve
A tiger was found dead in a forest reserve.
The tiger was about 10 years old.
An examination showed the tiger died from injuries from a fight with another animal.
The tiger had bites, scratches, and a broken head.
The vet collected samples for testing and burned the body.
This is the second tiger death in a few days in the same area.
A tiger was found dead in the Segur range of Mudumalai Tiger Reserve.
The tiger was approximately 10 years old.
The preliminary autopsy indicated the tiger died from injuries sustained in a fight with another carnivore.
The wild cat had injuries including bites, scratches, and a head fracture.
Samples were collected and sent for lab tests and the carcass was later burnt.
- Who
- A 10-year-old tiger.
- What
- A tiger carcass was found.
- When
- Sunday and at least two days before that
- Where
- Segur range of Mudumalai Tiger Reserve.
- Why
- The tiger died due to injuries sustained in a fight with another carnivore.
- Location
- Segur range, Mudumalai Tiger Reserve
- Cause of Death
- Injuries from carnivore fight
- Age
- Approximately 10 years old
- Autopsy
- Conducted by Dr. Rajesh Kumar
- Incident
- Second tiger death in two days in Nilgiris