The death of two tiger cubs in Ranthambore Tiger Reserve has been a mystery for the authorities as the exact cause hasn’t been revealed yet. The Deputy Conservator of Forests (DCF) investigating the death of the cubs said that nothing can be said until the forensic reports are out. It is expected that the report will come out in 10 days. Death of Tiger Cubs
The incident took place on April 17 when the two 13-month old male tiger cubs and litters of Tigress T-79 were found dead in Anwar Ki Khard area of the reserve. Chief Conservator of Forests and Field Director YK Sahu had asked the Deputy Conservator to submit a report in the incident. In the report, the DCF stated that only a forensic report would help in reaching to a conclusion. Death of Tiger Cubs
There is no specific evidence regarding the death of the cubs but so far it is clear that the cubs had eaten a bull before they died. As per the post mortem report, no canine or claw marks were found on the body of the cubs. Besides, pieces of bovine skin were seen in their stomach.
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While registering the case under the Wildlife Protection Act 1972, the Chief Wildlife Warden had also reported that nothing unusual was found in the surroundings in the inspection. In such a scenario only a forensic report can help determine the actual cause of the cubs’ deaths.
Reportedly, the samples of visceral organs have been sent for pathological and toxicological tests to various labs and institutes. These include Regional Forensic Lab Bharatpur, Indian Veterinary Research Institute Izatnagar and Laboratory for the Conservation of Endangered species in Hyderabad. Further, the samples for DNA analysis have been sent to Wildlife Institute of India and Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Hyderabad.
Not just in Ranthambore, but the authorities have swung into action to counter poaching cases in Sariska as well. From 24×7 monitoring through hi-tech radio collars to special security force, several recommendations have been made by the State Wildlife Board to ensure that the tigers in the state are protected.
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