Tigress killed in turf war in Bandhavgarh National Park

The Times of India , Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Correspondent : TNN
BHOPAL: A four-year-old tigress was killed in a turf war with another tigress at Bandhavgarh National Park on Monday. Forest officials ruled out any poaching attempt and claimed the big cat died in a battle of territory owing to presence of increasing number of tigers in the region.

Tigress's carcass, with deep bruises, was found near Bamera dam situated within Panpatha Range, by residents of Kaseru villagers.

"It was a sub-adult tigress. The body had several injury marks, which indicates that it might have died in fighting. These fights are common especially during mating season. It died on Sunday night," state's chief wildlife warden Narendra Kumar told TOI.

"All body parts are intact, including the hide. Hence, it was not a case of poaching," he said, adding, "It's a war over territorial supremacy. This reserve is overcrowded and may lead to more deaths of big cats," said the official. Overpopulation of big cats in the reserve has forced them to redefine their territories, resulting in fights, especially in Bandhavgarh national park which hosts around 70 tigers.

Local conservationist Pusphendra Dwivedi claimed officials at the reserve are trying to hush up the matter. Possibility this tigress falling victim to poaching attempt cannot be ruled out.

"There should be a transparency in cases of a death of big cat within the reserve. Officials swiftly disposed of its carcass after autopsy. There could be something fishy," he said.

 
SOURCE : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/flora-fauna/Tigress-killed-in-turf-war-in-Bandhavgarh-National-Park/articleshow/35052703.cms
 


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