Tiger camera-trapped after 50 years in Kishkindha hills, India
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Why in news
A tiger was camera-trapped in the Kishkindha hills after 50 years, highlighting the importance of wildlife corridors and habitat connectivity.
Background
The tiger was captured on camera on August 23, 2026, in the Kishkindha hills of Koppal district. Experts believe the tiger migrated from the Srisailam landscape in Andhra Pradesh via a wildlife corridor.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceKishkindha hills are located in the Koppal district of Karnataka.
- EnvironmentSrisailam landscape in Andhra Pradesh serves as a significant wildlife corridor for tigers.
- FactThe tiger was the first recorded sighting in the area in nearly five decades.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of wildlife corridors in ensuring the survival of endangered species and the challenges in managing human-wildlife conflict in fragmented habitats.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- ecological connectivity
- human-wildlife conflict
- habitat fragmentation
- community-led conservation
Keywords: wildlife corridor · habitat connectivity · human-wildlife conflict · biodiversity conservation · camera-trapping
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