Archive · 17 Nov 2025
Bandipur Tiger Reserve: 21 Tigers Stray, Human-Wildlife Conflict Rises
Some tigers from Bandipur Tiger Reserve have moved to the edges of the park, causing problems with people who live nearby.
This is because the safe area for tigers has gotten smaller, and farmers are growing crops that can hide tigers.
The forest rangers are having trouble capturing these tigers because they don't have enough special doctors to help them.
Forest officials estimate that 21 tigers have moved to the fringes of Bandipur Tiger Reserve.
Ten tigers have been captured by the forest department in the last two months, with 11 still being tracked.
A tiger killed a cow near Saragur on Sunday morning.
Factors contributing to tigers straying include reduced buffer zone and changes in farming patterns to commercial crops.
The forest department faces a shortage of trained wildlife veterinarians needed for capture and rescue operations.
- Who
- Forest department officials and farmers near Bandipur Tiger Reserve
- What
- An estimated 21 tigers have strayed into the fringes of Bandipur Tiger Reserve, leading to increased human-wildlife conflict and challenges for forest officials.
- When
- Recent weeks, with a specific mention of 10 tigers captured in the last two months and a cow killed on Sunday morning.
- Where
- Bandipur Tiger Reserve and its surrounding fringes, including areas near Saragur.
- Why
- Tigers are believed to have moved to the fringes after failing to establish territories, exacerbated by reduced buffer zones and changes in farming practices.
Forest Department
Farmers
Tiger Movement
Forest Department
Forest officials attribute tiger movement to reduced buffer zones and changes in farming patterns.
Farmers
Farmers blame the forest department for not providing adequate protection and compensation for cattle losses.
- Estimated Tigers in Fringes
- 21
- Tigers Captured in Last Two Months
- 10
- Tigers Yet to be Tracked
- 11
- Buffer Zone Reduction
- From 10 kms to 1 km
- Tiger Attack Incident
- Cow killed near Saragur on Sunday morning