Archive · 2 Aug 2025
40 Tigers Died in MP's Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve in 43 Months
In the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve (BTR) in Madhya Pradesh, 40 tigers died between early 2022 and mid-2025.
The government said fights between tigers caused most deaths, but some were due to other issues.
BTR has over 165 tigers and is popular for tiger viewing.
Also, 14 elephants died in the same period.
Around 80 elephants from another area now live there.
The reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has rich biodiversity.
BTR lost 40 tigers between January 2022 and July 2025.
Minister attributed tiger deaths to territorial fights, electrocution, sickness, and unknown reasons.
BTR is home to over 165 tigers and is known for easy tiger sightings.
14 wild elephants also died in the BTR during the period.
A herd of 80 wild elephants migrated to BTR from Chhattisgarh.
- Who
- The government reported the tiger deaths.
- What
- Loss of 40 tigers in BTR between January 2022 and July 2025.
- When
- Between January 2022 and July 2025.
- Where
- Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve (BTR) in Madhya Pradesh, India.
- Why
- Primarily territorial fights, along with other causes such as electrocution and sickness.
- Tiger Deaths
- 40
- Total Wild Animal Deaths
- 108
- Elephant Deaths
- 14
- Tiger Population
- Over 165
- Location
- Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh
