Tigers of the High Himalayas

[Matias]

The tiger is possibly "passing through". Simbalbara is only 2,700 hectares...he may not remain there, but may use the area as the center of his larger territory. A photograph that demonstrates the unpredictable nature of the feline in seeking new habitats (refuges) within environments impacted by humans, and notably challenging for its dietary maintenance, with very low temperatures, among several other adaptive challenges.

Its arrival needs to be monitored and people must be apprehensive. It is always difficult to celebrate similar news, as there is a whole context to be measured, and individuals are not populations. These wanderers serve to draw attention to larger ecological issues, such as the more imminent need to increase available habitat for tigers. Increase of tigers without increase of habitat is only source of imminent conflicts.

If anyone here is familiar with the region, could they provide us with insights into their origin, movement, surrounding environment, historical context of the tiger in the area... It's always good to know a little more about the implications previous and beyond of your arrival. Reply