Female Tiger TUI-21 Rescued (Photo/ANI)
Nagpur (Maharashtra) [India]July 7 (ANI): The Pench Tiger Reserve (PTR) on Tuesday successfully rescued and released a female tiger, identified as TUI-21, after she repeatedly ventured into human-dominated areas and was involved in multiple cattle kills, raising concerns over a possible human-wildlife conflict.
Forest officials said the tigress was captured from the Usripar beat in the Pauni UC range as a preventive measure to avoid any potential attack on humans and to curb further conflict in the area.
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Following the rescue, a team of veterinarians conducted a detailed medical examination and found the tigress to be in excellent health and fit for release. In accordance with the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) protocols, TUI-21 was subsequently shifted and released into the core area of the Sillari range, away from human settlements.
The operation was carried out under the guidance of Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) and Chief Wildlife Warden M.S. Reddy, Field Director of Pench Tiger Reserve S. Rameshkumar, and Deputy Director Akshay Gajbhiye.
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The field operation was led by Assistant Conservator of Forests Pooja Limbgaonkar, Range Forest Officers Abhijit Mane and Nilesh Gawande, Veterinary Officer Dr. Rohini Bawaskar, and assistant Parag Bhute, along with the forest staff.
Officials said the operation highlights the Pench Tiger Reserve administration’s continued efforts to ensure the safety of both wildlife and local communities through timely intervention and scientific management of human-wildlife conflict. (ANI)
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