According to a report carried by Zee News online a wildlfe intelligence report has blamed Radio Collars for tiger death. Citing carelessness on part of forest officials in collaring the tigers and the susequent strain it created on the beast it says collars restricted movements of tigers due to their weight and caused infections in the neck in some cases leading to fatalities. Though there isnt any conclusive evidence to prove it but the report also suggests that some poachers might have got hold of the radio frequency of the collars hence making it very easy for them to track down the cats. Radio Collars have been widely used in wildlife projects to understand animal behaviour but as this case shows lack of understanding coupled with official apathy can lead to significant damage though apparently rules might have been followed.
This blog is a humble contribution towards increasing awareness about problems being faced wrt Tiger Conservation in India. With the Tiger fast disappearing from the radar and most of us looking the other way the day is not far when the eco system that supports and nourishes us collapses. Citizen voice is an important tool that can prevent the disaster from happening and this is an attempt at channelising the voice of concerned nature lovers.
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