Tigers of Ranthambore & Western India Landscape

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Cubs in Jhiri Forest, Confirmed from Pugmarks

By Mahesh Gupta

Mar, 17 2020

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The movement of two tigers T-116 & T-72 had been known in the forest for last several months in Dholpur.
Now cubs were heard on Monday night in the forests of Jhiri in Saramathura region. A male were recorded in the area on 2017 for the first time. Apparently he had found a female that has moved here and they have atleast one cub of nearly 1 year age. They have called in the dense jungles of Karauli hills, farther to the northeast of Kaila Devi sanctuary. 

A Forest Department tracking team confirmed this news while collecting pugmark from there on Monday. At the same time, The Forest Department has instructed all te surrounding villagers to take precautions. Deputy Conservator of Forests K.C.Meena said that the movement of tigers T-116 & T-72 has been detected in the area for about last 3 months. While the presence of 1-year-old cub is a new discovery. Meena said that the tigress T-72 gave birth to two cubs in the Madrayal Forest Range of Karauli District about a year ago. 

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One of These Cubs Has Now Reached The Forests Of Jhiri. Villagers around the forest too have confirmed hearing them. Apart from this, FD has been raising awareness in the locals about the basic precaution. 15 forest watchers of have been posted to the area to monitor the tigers & ensure their safety l. Reply