Tigers of North-Eastern India

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First tiger survey in Manipur, based on reported presence

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In a move to verify the report of tiger presence in local forests, the first ever tiger survey was conducted in the wildernesses of the north-eastern state of Manipur since the past few days.

The survey was conducted to verify the report of presence of tiger in Manipur, particularly in the forest of Tamenglong and Senapati districts, and also as part of subsequent all Indian tiger population estimation exercise.

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The survey has begun with experts from Wildlife Institute of India and National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), Government of India under the aegis of Principal Chief Conservator Of Forest, Wildlife cum Chief Wildlife Warden, Manipur state.

The teams were led by Divisional Forest Officers & was attended by Range Forest Officers of respective sub-divisions, along with supporting staffs & local volunteers.

Reports said that several signs of Sambar and Serow hoof mark and droppings were found in plenty during the survey in Chakha area last week. An awareness programme was also held under the theme of protection of Asian elephant and its habitats at the same village.

The survey covers a total area measuring around 600 sq km which were projected as potential area a senior state forest official said when contacted. The survey team detected pugmarks of clouded leopard/leopard cat, scatch mark on tree, bark of Himalayan black bearmpelets of various ungulate species, hood marks of ungulates, sighting of hillock gibbon in Chakha etc.

“The survey is targeted to complete by March end,” the official added.

Sources said the State Forest department may go for introduction of tigers from other parts of the country as done in various tiger reserves with the help of NTCA if the habitat is found. The reports are being received regularly from the villagers of these areas regarding movement of tigers.

Sources:
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