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MP’s Big Cat Toll Rises To 34 This Yr

Authorities in Similipal Tiger Reserve have identified a seized melanistic tiger hide as belonging to a sub-adult male hunted near human habitation. Interrogation of three arrested individuals suggests the tiger was trapped in a snare and subsequently skinned, with further investigation underway to identify all involved parties.

Similipal Tiger Reserve officials apprehended three individuals possessing a rare melanistic tiger skin. The coordinated operation thwarted a potential deal with traders. Authorities suspect the skin might be from a tiger hunted within the reserve, though its origin and the timeline of the incident are under investigation.

In a groundbreaking shift for wildlife tourism, Karnataka is replacing open jeep safaris in its tiger reserves and wildlife sanctuaries with secure buses featuring safety barriers. This decision comes in light of a recent safety incident, demonstrating the state government's commitment to safeguarding both tourists and wildlife.

One Van Gujjar Arrested, 3 Others Absconding

The state has lost 32 tigers in the first five months of 2026. Poaching is under control, but electrified fencing outside core areas has emerged as a major threat to the big cat. Adding to worries is the canine distemper virus that killed a tigress and 4 cubs in Kanha

10% Big Cats In Affected Zone To Be Tranquilised For Sampling