Call for tranquilised tiger’s rehabilitation in Andhra landscape grows louder
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Why in news
Wildlife experts and environmentalists are urging the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) to rehabilitate a tranquilized tiger in Andhra Pradesh instead of confining it.
Background
A tiger was tranquilized in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh after roaming for 53 days along its functional corridor. Experts propose radio-collaring the tiger to monitor its behavior before releasing it into Papikonda National Park.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyNTCA: National Tiger Conservation Authority is the body responsible for tiger conservation in India
- PlacePapikonda National Park is located in Andhra Pradesh
- FactThe tiger was tranquilized after roaming for 53 days along its functional corridor
- EnvironmentRadio-collaring is the proposed method to monitor the tiger's movements and behavior
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges in balancing human-wildlife conflict mitigation with the preservation of natural corridors for apex predators in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Ecological integrity: Maintaining functional corridors vs. localized human safety concerns
- Monitoring infrastructure: Limitations of radio-collaring in dense forest terrains
- Policy trade-offs: Rehabilitation of tranquilized animals vs. permanent captivity
Keywords: Human-wildlife conflict · Functional corridors · Apex predators · In-situ conservation · Radio-collaring
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