Tiger Translocation to Sahyadri Reserve

The Maharashtra forest department is gearing up for a project to reintroduce tigers into the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve (STR) in the Western Ghats.

Reasons for Translocation:

  • Revive tiger population: The Sahyadri Reserve currently has no tigers. Reintroduction aims to establish a breeding population and restore the ecological balance.
  • Strengthen connectivity: The project aims to create a tiger corridor connecting STR with other tiger habitats in the Western Ghats, enhancing long-term survival.

Source of Tigers:

  • Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) in Chandrapur district is the frontrunner for providing tigers for translocation.
  • Initial phase might involve a single male or a male-female pair.
  • Later stages could see tigers from Pench Tiger Reserve being introduced.

Selection Process:

  • Healthy tigers: Only healthy tigers with good hunting skills will be chosen for translocation.
  • Age considerations: Tigers of appropriate age for establishing territories and breeding will be prioritized.

Translocation Method:

  • Soft release: Tigers will be captured in TATR, tranquilized, transported, and placed in an enclosure within STR.
  • Monitoring: The tigers will be monitored closely in the enclosure to ensure they adapt to the new environment before full release.

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