Tigers of the High Himalayas

[Rishi]

(04-29-2019, 03:50 PM)Pckts Wrote: If I remember correctly, Kaziranga Tigers were genetically most similar to indochinese Tigers. I believe they have a very distinct genetic code, I'd have to search around to find the study. 
But that being said, I wonder if the Tigers from Bhutan share the same genetics or if they don't, its obviously safe to assume not many make it to Kaziranga fom there.

They have genetic similarities with Indochinese tigers. That is normal given that they live in the transitional zone between Bengals & Indochinese ones on Arakan hill of Myanmar to the southeast.

Bhutan tigers have more proximity to Dooars & Manas tigers, who on turn would exchange genes with lower Assam.

I was pretty taken aback by it... Bhutan tigers are often recorded coming to Sikkim & Neora Valley. It's well-connected to Manas & Arunachal too. Reply