Tiger moved to bigger enclosure in Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve as part of rewilding plan

Why in news

The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) approved a phased rewilding plan for a rescued tigress (MT-7) moved from Ranthambore to a larger enclosure in Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve.

Background

The tigress (MT-7) was moved from a 5-hectare enclosure to a 21-hectare enclosure at Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve. A team of experts assessed her behavior and hunting skills before she was fitted with a radio collar for the rewilding process.

Facts for Prelims

• PlaceMukundra Hills Tiger Reserve: Location of the rewilding plan for MT-7
• BodyNational Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA): Body responsible for approving the rewilding plan
• FactEnclosure size increase: From 5 hectares to 21 hectares for the tigress
• EnvironmentRadio collars: Used to monitor behavior and hunting skills during the rewilding phase

For Mains

Q. Discuss the ecological and logistical challenges involved in the rewilding of captive-reared tigers into natural habitats in India.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Behavioral adaptation: Difficulty in transitioning captive-reared tigers to independent hunting and territorial behaviors
• Monitoring infrastructure: Requirement for high-frequency radio-collar tracking and expert-led behavioral assessment
• Habitat suitability: Balancing tiger population density with prey availability and corridor connectivity in tiger reserves

Keywords: Rewilding · In-situ conservation · Habitat management · Wildlife monitoring · Tiger conservation

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