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 Maharashtra's Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve was tranquilized in East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh, after traveling over 650 km across three states.
Background
The tiger was tranquilized on Friday evening in East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh. The operation was led by B.N.N. Murthy, Chief Conservator of Forests of Rajahmundry, with assistance from RESQ Trust and the National Tiger Conservation Authority.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceTadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve is located in Maharashtra
- BodyNational Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) is the apex body for tiger conservation in India
- FactThe tiger traveled over 650 km and crossed the Godavari river
- PostB.N.N. Murthy is the Chief Conservator of Forests of Rajahmundry
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges of managing tiger corridors and human-wildlife conflict in fragmented landscapes across different state jurisdictions.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Jurisdictional friction: Lack of unified state-level protocols for trans-boundary wildlife movement
- Habitat fragmentation: Encroachment and infrastructure development disrupting natural migratory corridors
- Conflict mitigation: Inadequate compensation mechanisms for cattle predation in tiger-frequented zones
Keywords: Human-wildlife conflict · Tiger corridors · Habitat fragmentation · Trans-boundary conservation · Wildlife tranquilization
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