2 tiger cubs die in 3 days at Kanha Tiger Reserve

Two tiger cubs died within a span of three days in the world-famous Kanha Tiger Reserve (KTR) in Madhya Pradesh, taking the toll in the state to 22 since the beginning of the year.

A tiger cub was found dead in the reserve’s core area on Thursday evening, while its sibling was found dead three days ago.

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According to KTR Deputy Director Amita B, the cub found dead on Thursday was around one-and-a-half years old. Its carcass was found in the Sargi region of the reserve.

The official said a post-mortem was conducted on Friday, and the report is awaited to ascertain the exact cause of death.

She said a tigress had delivered four cubs, of which two have died. “We are closely monitoring the tigress and the remaining two cubs”, she added.

According to data from the National Tiger Conservation Authority, Madhya Pradesh has recorded 22 tiger deaths, including cubs, so far this year.

The first death was reported on January 7 in the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve.