Tadoba tiger that swam two rivers and crossed three States tranquilised in East Godavari
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Why in news
A transient male tiger from Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve was tranquilized in East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh, after traveling over 650 km across three states.
Background
The tiger was captured in a cattle shed in Andhra Pradesh. The operation was led by the Chief Conservator of Forests of Rajahmundry and the East Godavari District Forest Officer with help from RESQ Trust and the National Tiger Conservation Authority.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyNational Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA): Body involved in tiger conservation operations
- FactThe tiger traveled over 650 km across three states before being tranquilized
- PostChief Conservator of Forests: Official in Rajahmundry led the tranquilization operation
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges of managing tiger corridors and human-wildlife conflict in fragmented landscapes across state boundaries.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Inter-state coordination: Lack of unified protocols for tracking and relocating transient wildlife across state borders
- Habitat fragmentation: Encroachment and infrastructure development reducing natural migratory corridors for large carnivores
Keywords: Human-wildlife conflict · Tiger corridors · Habitat fragmentation · Wildlife conservation · Inter-state cooperation
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