SAJNEKHALI: Sunderbans Tiger Reserve (STR) officials discovered the carcass of a tiger at Pirkhali Jungle near Sajnekhali in the Sunderbans on Monday afternoon. There are indications that the animal died of old age.
Forest officials said the STR team stumbled upon the carcass around 2.30pm while on a regular patrol. A four-member medical team, three NGO members, forest officials and a videographer have started out for the spot for a detailed inquiry. Primary probe indicated the tiger had died 15 days ago. "No injury mark was found on its body, though we are investigating if it was poisoned or shot," said Subrat Mukherjee, STR director.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata-/Tiger-carcass-found-in-Sunderbans/articleshow/7598064.cms
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Tiger mauls two troopers in Bihar
Patna, Feb 28 (IANS) A tiger injured two paramilitary troopers in Valmiki National Park in West Champaran district of Bihar Monday, police said.
The injured troopers of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) were admitted in a hospital in district headquarters Bettiah, a police officer said.
Valmiki National Park, Bihar's only tiger project, is over 250 km from here.
The incident has created panic among the security personnel who move about freely in the national park despite warnings by forest officials.
A few years ago, a SSB trooper was killed by a tiger in the park.
The tiger population in the Valmiki National Park has been decreasing at an alarming rate, according reports.
There were 56 tigers in the park in 2002, but their number came down to 10-12 in 2010, the reports said.
http://www.sify.com/news/tiger-mauls-two-troopers-in-bihar-news-national-lc2uOpdjihc.html
The injured troopers of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) were admitted in a hospital in district headquarters Bettiah, a police officer said.
Valmiki National Park, Bihar's only tiger project, is over 250 km from here.
The incident has created panic among the security personnel who move about freely in the national park despite warnings by forest officials.
A few years ago, a SSB trooper was killed by a tiger in the park.
The tiger population in the Valmiki National Park has been decreasing at an alarming rate, according reports.
There were 56 tigers in the park in 2002, but their number came down to 10-12 in 2010, the reports said.
http://www.sify.com/news/tiger-mauls-two-troopers-in-bihar-news-national-lc2uOpdjihc.html
Mating of tigers affects pilgrimage, Deccan Chronicle
Feb. 28: What can mating of tigers have to do with a religious pilgrimage? A lot it seem as devotees from north Karnataka and south Maharastra may have to tip-toe through the forests of Kadali and Nallamala, which support one of the largest tiger reserves in the country, on their way to the Srisailam temples in Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh this year to allow the big cats to procreate in peace.
Not only may the entry of pilgrims into the Nallamala forests be banned after 6 pm but they may also not to be allowed make noise during the day while travelling through the forests on foot. The authorities may permit the singing of bhajans but not the playing of musical instruments.
Afraid that the tigresses which mated in November and December, will find it difficult to give birth if they are disturbed this time of the year, Atmakur forest officials have shot off letters to the Union and state governments not to allow devotees to enter these forests from April onwards. If the governments give their go ahead the devotees may prefer to travel to Srisailam via Dornala from Atmakur for the Ugadi celebrations and give the forests a miss altogether considering the restrictions imposed.
More than three lakh pilgrims from north Karnataka and neighbouring Maharashtra visit the Srishaila temples during Ugadi.
http://www.deccanchronicle.com/bengaluru/mating-tigers-affects-pilgrimage-687
Not only may the entry of pilgrims into the Nallamala forests be banned after 6 pm but they may also not to be allowed make noise during the day while travelling through the forests on foot. The authorities may permit the singing of bhajans but not the playing of musical instruments.
Afraid that the tigresses which mated in November and December, will find it difficult to give birth if they are disturbed this time of the year, Atmakur forest officials have shot off letters to the Union and state governments not to allow devotees to enter these forests from April onwards. If the governments give their go ahead the devotees may prefer to travel to Srisailam via Dornala from Atmakur for the Ugadi celebrations and give the forests a miss altogether considering the restrictions imposed.
More than three lakh pilgrims from north Karnataka and neighbouring Maharashtra visit the Srishaila temples during Ugadi.
http://www.deccanchronicle.com/bengaluru/mating-tigers-affects-pilgrimage-687
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