A tigress from Buxa Tiger Reserve was safely captured after crossing into Assam.
Bengal Tigress Captured In Assam After Travelling Over 100 Km
In short
The female big cat had originally dispersed from her home territory inside the Buxa Tiger Reserve. She traversed an extensive landscape spanning more than a hundred kilometers before local teams tracked her down in Assam. The operation ended with her safe containment to mitigate risks to both the animal and nearby settlements.
Key points
- Wildlife teams successfully managed the cross-border movement of a wandering apex predato…: Wildlife teams successfully managed the cross-border movement of a wandering apex predator.
- The animal demonstrated an extraordinary dispersal range spanning more than one hundred k…: The animal demonstrated an extraordinary dispersal range spanning more than one hundred kilometers.
- The incident highlights the need for inter-state coordination in tracking animals from th…: The incident highlights the need for inter-state coordination in tracking animals from the Buxa Tiger Reserve.