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ON THE EDGE OF EXTINCTION - A - THE TIGER (Panthera tigris)

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Peter, question for you.

what's the record number of cubs that a single tigress gave birth to in one season? are you familiar with any tigresses from the past that gave birth to more than 5 cubs? I'd be interested if you have anything regarding this particular subject.

if not, I think this might be a new record. 

Patna: The dwindling population of tigers in Bihar got a shot in the arm when a tigress gave birth to six cubs in Valmiki Tiger Reserve (VTR) in west Champaran district of Bihar.


A tigress generally gives birth to two or three cubs

Experts say that it certainly is a rare phenomenon when a tigress gives birth to a big litter of six cubs. The tiger reserve authoriites were delighted to see a tigress having given birth to six cubs in Madanpur Forest Range of VTR. Adding to their joy was the fact that all the cubs are quite healthy and doing well.

Here it may be mentioned that a tigress generally gives birth to two or three cubs but in this case it is quite remarkable that six cubs were born and all are hale and hearty.

During the last census undertaken in 2013, a total of 22 tigers were recorded in this Project Tiger area. The Valmiki Tiger Reserve is spread over 880 sq. km. and has the distinction of having the biggest grassland among all the Project Tiger areas of the country. It encompasses an area of more than 800 hectares and forms an ideal natural habitat for the tiger population.

This area teems with herbivores like chital, wild boar, wild buffaloes and others which are all prey species of tiger. Probably this is the reason why tigers are attracted in this grassland, said an expert.

http://www.indileak.com/tigress-gives-bi...i-reserve/

Previously, the record (not official) was held by a Central Indian Tigress from Pench tiger reserve (Collarwali) that gave birth to 5 cubs


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5 cubs of Collar Wali in 2011, if you want to see them as grown ups (link is below)

http://www.panthera.org/node/1651

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