Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Sariska Tiger Reserve Sees Birth of Four Cubs
A tigress named ST-19 in Sariska Tiger Reserve had four cubs, which is great news!
This boosts the tiger population to 49.
The cubs were spotted in the buffer zone, an area with other tigers.
This is the third time a tigress in Sariska has given birth to four cubs.
Officials are excited about the growing tiger numbers and the potential for more eco-tourism.
Sadly, one of ST-19's cubs, ST-2303, died after being moved to another reserve.
This shows conservation efforts can have both successes and setbacks.
Tigress ST-19 gave birth to four cubs in Sariska Tiger Reserve.
The total tiger population in the reserve is now 49.
This is the first instance of four cubs born at once in the buffer zone.
Officials anticipate an increase in eco-tourism.
One cub relocated to Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve died.
- Who
- Tigress ST-19 and her cubs, forest officials.
- What
- A tigress, ST-19, gave birth to four cubs.
- When
- Recently.
- Where
- Sariska Tiger Reserve in Alwar, Rajasthan.
- Why
- To increase the tiger population and support conservation efforts.
- Tigress
- ST-19
- Number of Cubs
- Four
- Total Tigers in Reserve
- 49
- Location of Birth
- Bareli-Bari area
- Additional Information
- Third litter for ST-19