IAF MI-17 helicopter transports Pench tigress from MP's Sukatra airstrip to Rajasthan
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Why in news
The Indian Air Force used an MI-17 helicopter to airlift a tranquilized tigress (PN-224) from Pench Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh to Rajasthan.
Background
The three-year-old tigress, identified as PN-224, was relocated from Pench Tiger Reserve to Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve. The operation involved experts from both Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan and utilized an IAF MI-17 helicopter.
Facts for Prelims
- EnvironmentPN-224: A three-year-old tigress relocated from Pench Tiger Reserve
- FactMI-17: The specific helicopter model used by the Indian Air Force for the airlift
For Mains
Q. Discuss the importance of tiger translocation programs in maintaining genetic diversity and ecological balance across fragmented tiger habitats in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Genetic bottleneck: Risk of inbreeding in isolated tiger populations without periodic translocation
- Habitat connectivity: Challenges of managing tiger corridors across state boundaries
- Logistical complexity: High-risk operational requirements for tranquilizing and transporting apex predators
Keywords: Genetic diversity · Translocation · Apex predator · Habitat fragmentation · Wildlife conservation
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