The State’s first attempt to translocate tigers moved a step ahead when a tigress captured from Corbett tiger reserve was transported to the Rajaji tiger reserve on Thursday. After being brought to the Motichur range of Rajaji, the big cat has been kept in an enclosure.
According to the department officials, the tigress is aged about four years and is fully healthy. A team of veterinarians along with department personnel is monitoring the big cat. After observing the behaviour of the tigress is the enclosure for a few days, she will be let out in the jungle. A radio collar has already been fitted on the tigress so that her movements can be traced.
It is pertinent to mention here that a total of five tigers are to be translocated to the western part of Rajaji from Corbett.The translocation plan was approved in 2016 and is finally being executed now.
Friday, 25 December 2020 | PNS | Dehradun
