A male tiger from the Kanha Tiger Reserve has been relocated to Mukundpur Safari in Satna due to concerns regarding its behavior, particularly its tendency to approach humans, making it unsafe for release into the wild.
Background
According to S K Singh, director of Kanha Tiger Reserve, the male tiger was originally brought from Dubri area of the Sanjay Gandhi Tiger Reserve in January 2023.
Training and Assessment
Initially housed at Ghorela Bagh Bada within the Mukki range, the tiger underwent training for reintroduction into the forest ecosystem. Despite displaying natural hunting instincts, its behavior of drawing near to humans and exhibiting curiosity upon detection raised concerns regarding its suitability for release.
Decision and Relocation
Following directives from the chief wildlife warden, the decision was made to transfer the tiger, named Wagh, to the Mukundpur Safari in Satna. Wildlife officials and veterinarians darted Wagh on Thursday morning. After undergoing a thorough health examination, it was transported to Mukundpur Safari in a specially equipped vehicle.
Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs):
- Where was the male tiger originally from?
- A) Kanha Tiger Reserve
- B) Sanjay Gandhi Tiger Reserve
- C) Mukundpur Safari
- D) Dubri area
- Answer: D) Dubri area
- What was the concern regarding the tiger’s behavior?
- A) Aggressive towards other tigers
- B) Excessive sleeping patterns
- C) Approaching humans
- D) Lack of hunting skills
- Answer: C) Approaching humans
- Where was the tiger relocated to?
- A) Kanha Tiger Reserve
- B) Sanjay Gandhi Tiger Reserve
- C) Mukundpur Safari
- D) Ghorela Bagh Bada
- Answer: C) Mukundpur Safari