Adult male tiger set for reintroduction into wild
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Why in news
The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) expert committee decided to reintroduce a transient adult tiger into the wild after it successfully traversed 650 km across four states.
Background
The tiger was held at an Animal Rescue Centre (ARC) for 53 days before its release. The reintroduction operation, named 'Stripes,' involved tranquilizing the tiger without harming humans or personnel.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyNTCA: National Tiger Conservation Authority is the apex body for tiger conservation in India
- FactThe tiger traversed over 650 kilometers across four states before being captured
- FactThe tiger was confined in an Animal Rescue Centre (ARC) for 53 days
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges and ecological implications of reintroducing large carnivores into fragmented landscapes in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Human-wildlife conflict: Balancing local safety with the ecological necessity of large predator corridors
- Habitat fragmentation: Difficulty in maintaining genetic diversity and prey availability in isolated tiger reserves
Keywords: Human-wildlife conflict · Habitat fragmentation · In-situ conservation · Wildlife corridors · Ecological balance
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