Operation Stripes: Adult male tiger released in Papikonda National Park
GS3अर्थव्यवस्था · विज्ञान-तकनीक · पर्यावरण · सुरक्षा· Species, protected areas & wetlands· Prelims·
चर्चा में क्यों
Wildlife authorities released an adult male tiger named Explorer into Papikonda National Park as part of Operation Stripes to facilitate ecosystem integration.
पृष्ठभूमि
Explorer, an adult male tiger, was released into Papikonda National Park on February 14, 2026, after traveling over 650 kilometers. The tiger was fitted with a satellite collar and is being monitored via GPS and VHF caller facilities.
प्रीलिम्स के लिए तथ्य
- स्थानPapikonda National Park is the site of the tiger release.
- विज्ञान-तकनीकOperation Stripes utilizes satellite collars and VHF caller facilities for tiger monitoring.
- तथ्यThe tiger traveled over 650 kilometers through a functional corridor before being released.
मेन्स के लिए
Q. Discuss the significance of wildlife corridors and satellite tracking in the conservation of large carnivores in India's fragmented forest landscapes.
उत्तर के आयाम
- Habitat connectivity: Mitigating human-wildlife conflict by maintaining functional corridors for transient species
- Technological monitoring: Real-time GPS tracking to minimize poaching and manage tiger movement patterns
कीवर्ड: Wildlife Corridor · Habitat Fragmentation · Satellite Telemetry · In-situ Conservation · Ecosystem Integration
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