Tigeress Gets New Home: 2-Year-Old Tigress Translocated to Sahyadri Reserve for Conservation
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In a significant conservation move, a 2-year-old tigress from the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra has been relocated to the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve as part of efforts to boost the tiger population in the region. The tigress, identified as T7-S2, was captured from the Kolara core range and underwent a veterinary check to ensure her health and fitness for the transfer. According to forest officials, the 'soft release' process allows the tigress to adapt to the new terrain, prey base, and environmental conditions within a protected enclosure before being released into the open forest. The translocation is part of a broader project to re-establish a viable breeding population in the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve. The introduction of this genetically distinct lineage aims to prevent inbreeding and ensure the long-term survival of the tiger metapopulation in Maharashtra. This is the second tigress to be sent to the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve from Tadoba, marking an important step in the region's tiger recovery mission. 'The successful introduction of the second female tigress reflects the dedication and professionalism of our field teams,' said Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, M Srinivas Reddy. The coordinated conservation efforts of Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve and Sahyadri Tiger Reserve under Operation TARA are strengthening Maharashtra's tiger recovery mission. The Sahyadri Tiger Reserve, with its secure habitat and sufficient prey base, provides an ideal environment for the tigress to thrive.
