1 month ago
Two Tigers Released Back to Wild
Two tigers that were captured because they were causing problems in fields and farms have been released back into the wild after being rehabilitated.
These tigers were kept in a special center where they were taken care of and checked by veterinarians to make sure they were healthy enough to survive in the wild.
Forest officials say this is a good way to handle tigers that stray from their natural habitats.
However, a wildlife activist thinks that more scientific studies should be done before releasing tigers back into the wild to make sure they don't fight with other tigers already living there.
Two tigers were released back to the wild after rehabilitation.
The tigers were captured due to increased man-animal conflicts in Bandipur and Nagarhole Tiger Reserves.
The capture operation lasted three months and involved shifting tigers to a rehabilitation center.
Tigers are assessed for health and fitness before being released back to the wild.
A wildlife activist suggests that releases should be based on scientific studies to avoid territorial conflicts.
- Who
- Forest officials and wildlife activists
- What
- Release of two rehabilitated tigers back to the wild
- Where
- Sri Chamundeshwari Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre, Mysuru
- When
- After a three-month capture operation
- Why
- To reduce man-animal conflicts and rehabilitate tigers
Forest Officials and Rehabilitation Center
Wildlife Activist
Release Process
Forest Officials and Rehabilitation Center
Tigers are released after a quarantine period and health assessment to ensure they can survive in the wild.
Wildlife Activist
Releases should be based on scientific studies and consideration of existing tiger populations to avoid territorial conflicts.
Key facts
- Number of Tigers Released
- 2
- Location of Rehabilitation Center
- Sri Chamundeshwari Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre, Mysuru
- Tiger Reserves Involved
- Bandipur and Nagarhole Tiger Reserves
- Duration of Capture Operation
- Three months
- Reason for Capture
- Increased man-animal conflicts due to tigers straying into fields and farms
- Assessment Before Release
- Health assessment by veterinarians
Quotes
Wildlife activist
Observing stakeholder on tiger release policy
“"A study is needed prior to releasing a captured tiger back to the wild. It is important to have details on existing tigers at the place of release otherwise it results in territorial fights leading to injury to one of them."”
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“"We released two tigers after their rehabilitation."”
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