Relocation: Tiger number goes up to 23 in Panna Reserve
for diamond across the world, Panna has set a new example before the world by rehabilitating
tiger species, which had been extinct. The number of tigers in the Panna Tiger
Reserve has gone up to 23 now.
has not only achieved success in rehabilitating tiger species, but has also
completed 4 years of relocation. Earlier, it was believed that it was near
impossible to relocate tigers in a new area.
Dr Gaurishankar Shejwar informed that tiger relocation project was started in
November 2009. A tiger and four tigresses were brought from other areas and
released here 4 years ago. Of these, tigress T-1 has given birth to cubs twice
and T-2 and T-4 3 cubs each thrice so far.
The two tigers
of the first litter of tigress T-1 have established their area in the park.
Similarly, T-2 and T-4 have separated cubs of their second litter only at the
age of 12-13 months. At present, T-2 and T-4 tigress are nourishing the 5-month
are being attached to growing up tiger cubs in Panna Tiger Reserve. Efforts to
collar Panna-412, Panna-421 and Panna-422 have not succeeded so far, as these
tigers are underage.
In the reserve,
tigers are establishing their territory in all sides. Cubs are growing up
naturally. However, Panna-212 has injured self in effort to catch kill and once
hurt by rabid dog. He has also lost its two teeth.