Tiger bones recovered in Tadoba

CHANDRAPUR: The staffers of Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) on Wednesday discovered bones of a dead tiger in Moharli range. The search for the tiger bones was reportedly carried out on the basis of information given by NGO Wildlife Protection Society of India (WPSI).

Sources said that TATR staffers searched for the bones in Moharli range on Tuesday evening, but failed to trace them by nightfall. The search was taken up afresh on Wednesday morning and soon they traced the place, some 2 km from Karva village, where bones were lying. Sources said a total of 70 pieces of bones of tiger have been recovered from the spot. The bones appeared to be that of an old tiger and might be lying there since quite some time. ACF, TATR, Ajay Pillariseth supervised the formalities of inquest and seizing the bones in the jungle.

Sources said that TATR staffers searched for the bones in Moharli range on Tuesday evening, but failed to trace them by nightfall. The search was taken up afresh on Wednesday morning and soon they traced the place, some 2 km from Karva village, where bones were lying. Sources said a total of 70 pieces of bones of tiger have been recovered from the spot. The bones appeared to be that of an old tiger and might be lying there since quite some time. ACF, TATR, Ajay Pillariseth supervised the formalities of inquest and seizing the bones in the jungle.


Prima facie, foresters are treating it as a case of natural death, but other angles have not been ruled out so far. It is also learnt that foresters have recovered a few nails of the tiger from the place, but it is still not clear whether any teeth or piece of skin has been recovered. They are mulling DNA and forensic tests of the bones to confirm the cause of death, sources said. CCF and field director, TATR, could not be reached for comment.

Prima facie, foresters are treating it as a case of natural death, but other angles have not been ruled out so far. It is also learnt that foresters have recovered a few nails of the tiger from the place, but it is still not clear whether any teeth or piece of skin has been recovered. They are mulling DNA and forensic tests of the bones to confirm the cause of death, sources said. CCF and field director, TATR, could not be reached for comment.
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