Rajasthan's Bid for Big Cats: Historic Tigress Translocation Underway

Rajasthan is set to witness its first inter-state tiger translocation as a tigress will be moved from Madhya Pradesh's Pench Tiger Reserve to Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve. This initiative, monitored with advanced technology, intends to boost the tiger population and address inbreeding challenges.

The historic move of translocating a tigress from Madhya Pradesh to Rajasthan marks a significant step in wildlife conservation efforts in India. This ambitious project, which is the second inter-state tiger relocation, seeks to strengthen the genetic diversity among local tiger populations.

In a coordinated operation, multiple forest teams have been dispatched to capture and monitor the tigress. After locating and tranquilizing her, a radio-collar was fitted to track and analyze her movements. This detailed monitoring comes as part of preparations sanctioned by national wildlife authorities.

Officials view this project as a remedy to inbreeding issues within tiger reserves. Despite past setbacks with similar initiatives, ex-wildlife warden Prithvi Singh Rajawat believes this move will enhance tiger numbers and vitality, though he stresses the need for further protective measures.

(With inputs from agencies.)