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Two Tigers Released Back to Wild

Two Tigers Released Back to Wild
Two Rehabilitated Tigers Released Back To Wild, 2 Others Wait For Fitness Certificates · deccanchronicle.com

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.

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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