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Chamraj Nagar

Twin tiger deaths in Bandipur leave conservationists worried

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Gundlupet: The death of two tigers in Hirikere forest area under the Bandipur National Park limits has left the conservationists and forest officials worried. The decomposed carcasses of a male and female tiger, aged around 3 years were found in a partially burnt condition, raising suspicion over the deaths. Forest department personnel feel the tigers may have been poisoned to death. They suspected that wildcats may have died four days ago.

They feel, deploying guards to prevent people venturing into the forest has reportedly led to their poisoning, as few living on the edge were irked by the decision. An agitated farmer could have poisoned the cattle after tigers killed it few days back. The hungry tigers could have eaten it and died,” said a forest official, airing his views on the possible cause of tiger deaths.

The viscera of the tigers have been collected and sent to the National Centre for Biological Sciences in the state capital for testing. Veterinarian Dr. D N Nagaraju conducted the postmortem. The deaths have raised many questions among conservationists and officials.

The canines and claws of the tigers were intact. There were no physical injuries to the body either.

To make matters worse, the carcass of a female elephant was found just 50 metres away from the carcasses of the tigers.

 

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