Tigers turn aggressive during mating season between Nov & Feb: Corbett on high alert
CHANCHAL GOLA/ Ramnagar
Keeping in view the tiger mating (breeding) season, the Corbett Tiger Reserve administration has gone into full alert mode. The period between November and February is considered highly sensitive, as tigers tend to become more aggressive during this time. Every year, incidents of human–wildlife conflict surge up significantly during this season. According to the official figures, tigers have claimed the lives of more than a dozen people over the past two years while several others have been injured.
In view of the growing threat, the Corbett administration has started holding meetings in villages located on the fringes of the forest. Villagers are being strictly advised not to enter the forest unnecessarily. Forest department staff are making public announcements to spread awareness and caution people to remain alert.
The Corbett National Park warden Binder Pal said that the CTR is organising awareness camps in village schools, where children are being educated about forests, tiger behaviour and safety measures. All forest outposts have been put on high alert to deal with any emergency situation. Patrolling has been intensified, too.
A wildlife enthusiast, Sanjay Chhimwal said that tigers are solitary animals by nature. During the breeding season, they do not tolerate the presence of another tiger in their territory, which makes them more aggressive. “At the same time, tigresses become extremely aggressive while protecting their cubs,” he added.
Tiger Attack Fatalities in Recent Years:
November 9, 2023: Pooja Devi was killed by a tiger at Hathidagar in the Terai West Forest Division.
November 12, 2023: Nepali labourer Shiva Gurung was killed in a tiger attack in Dhikala, Corbett Park.
November 23, 2023: Nepali worker Ram Bahadur was killed by a tiger in Dhikala, Corbett Park.
December 6, 2023: Anita Devi of Patarani, under Dhikala Range, was killed in a tiger attack.
January 27, 2024: Gopal Ram was killed by a tiger while going out for defecation in Chukum village, Ramnagar Forest Division.
January 28, 2024: Durga Devi of Sanwalde West was killed by a tiger in Dhikala Range.
April 17, 2024: Farmer Pappu Tiwari (42), a resident of Lalupur Bansitila, was killed by a tiger.
November 5, 2024: Kaushalya Rawat (58) was killed by a tiger while collecting firewood in Dhikuli.
December 18, 2024: Tulsi Devi of Ringoda village was killed by a tiger while cutting grass.
January 7, 2025: Shanti Devi was killed by a tiger in the Kosi Range of Ramnagar Forest Division.
January 9, 2025: Bhuvan Ram was killed by a tiger in the Kosi Range of Ramnagar Forest Division.
January 9, 2025: Prem Singh was killed by a tiger in Sanwalde, Corbett area.
May 26, 2025: Vinod Kumar was killed by a tiger in Haldua of the Terai West Forest Division.
The administration has once again appealed to the people living near forest areas to remain vigilant and strictly follow safety advisories during the mating season of Tigers.
