Use of tranquilisers to catch tiger cannot be decided solely by public pressure: Forest officials
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Species, protected areas & wetlands· Mains·
Why in news
Project Tiger Field Director B. Vijay Kumar clarified that tranquilizing tigers should not be decided by public pressure but only when there is a proven threat to human life or property.
Background
Wildlife experts warned that tranquilizing tigers carries a 50/50 chance of recovery and can lead to aggression, depression, or death in captivity. Forest officials suggested using burning chillies and husk as a non-lethal deterrent to keep tigers away from villages.
Facts for Prelims
- EnvironmentTranquilizing tigers carries a 50/50 recovery rate and risks of aggression or depression.
- FactProject Tiger Field Director B. Vijay Kumar recommended burning chillies and husk as a deterrent.
- PostB. Vijay Kumar serves as the Field Director of Project Tiger.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges in balancing human-wildlife conflict management with the conservation of apex predators in India's protected areas.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Ecological risk: Potential for tiger mortality and behavioral changes due to chemical tranquilization.
- Conflict management: Balancing immediate village safety with the legal mandate to preserve natural habitats.
- Policy trade-off: Non-lethal deterrents versus the logistical challenges of human-wildlife coexistence.
Keywords: Human-wildlife conflict · Apex predator conservation · Non-lethal deterrents · Habitat integrity · Wildlife management
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