Archive · 12 Aug 2025
Tiger Cubs Found Dead at Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary
Two baby tiger cubs sadly passed away in a wildlife sanctuary.
They were found dead by forest workers in India.
The cubs were about 10 days old and likely died because their mother left them and they didn't get any food.
Officials checked the area and found marks of a tigress nearby.
They are doing tests to find out exactly what happened.
It is a difficult situation in wildlife.
Two tiger cubs were found dead in Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary.
The cubs, approximately 10-days old, were discovered in the Hanur range.
Forest officials suspect the cubs died of starvation after being abandoned.
Necropsy was performed, and samples were sent for further testing.
Scratches and pug marks near the site indicated a tigress was present.
- Who
- Two tiger cubs and forest officials.
- What
- Two tiger cubs died.
- When
- The cubs were found dead on a Monday; necropsy was on Tuesday.
- Where
- Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary, Hanur range, Chamarajanagar district.
- Why
- Suspected starvation after abandonment by their mother.
- Location
- Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary
- Cause of Death
- Suspected Starvation
- Age of Cubs
- Approximately 10 days old
- Official Involvement
- Forest officials, NTCA representatives
- Investigation
- Necropsy performed, samples sent for testing