Archive · 31 May 2025
Tiger Found Dead in Nilgiris Forest, Investigation Underway
A nine-year-old tiger has been found dead near Pykara waterfalls in Tamil Nadu.
Forest officials discovered the tiger and are investigating the cause of death.
An autopsy revealed the tiger hadn't eaten recently and had inflamed intestines.
Samples have been sent for tests to find out what happened.
The exact cause of death is still unknown.
A nine-year-old tiger was found dead near Pykara waterfalls in Tamil Nadu.
Forest field staff discovered the tiger during a routine patrol.
An autopsy was performed by a forest veterinarian, revealing no external injuries.
The tiger had not eaten for about a week, and had inflamed intestines.
Samples were sent for toxicology and microbiology tests to determine the cause of death.
- Who
- A nine-year-old tiger
- What
- A nine-year-old tiger was found dead and an investigation was launched
- When
- Thursday (discovery), Friday (autopsy)
- Where
- Near Pykara waterfalls, Naduvattam reserve forest, Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu
- Why
- Cause of death is under investigation
- Deceased
- Nine-year-old tiger
- Location
- Near Pykara waterfalls, Tamil Nadu
- Discoverers
- Forest field staff
- Investigation
- Autopsy and testing underway
- Preliminary Findings
- Inflamed intestines, no food consumption for a week
- Samples Sent For
- Toxicology and microbiology tests
