At Ranthambore National Park, 25 Out Of 75 Tigers Are Missing Since 2023; Investigation Underway

One of the quintessential parts of this world is nature and wildlife. From trees to endangered species, everything is important in this cycle of life. However, wildlife has always been in danger of extinction, which includes especially animals like tigers. Rajasthan’s chief wildlife warden, Pavan Kumar Upadhyay, reported that 25 out of 75 tigers in Ranthambore National Park’s tiger reserve have disappeared within the last year. Officially, this is the first time so many tigers have been reported missing. 13 tigers were reported missing from Ranthambore National Park in 2022, occurring over three years from January 2019 to January 2022.

An Insight Into The Missing Tigers Of Ranthambore National Park

In the wake of fear, Rajasthan’s chief wildlife warden has assembled a three-person commission to look into the disappearance of tigers. In the event that the park management is deemed to have been negligent, the committee will examine monitoring reports and suggest taking action against officials, as reported by The Times of India.

Finding the 14 tigers that vanished in the four months between May 17 and September 30 of this year is the department’s top priority.

As reported by The Times of India, the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve (RTR) has received numerous reports of missing tigers, according to an official order. No discernible improvements have been made despite numerous letters to the RTR field director. 11 tigers have been missing for more than a year, while 14 more have been missing for less than a year, according to a report dated October 14, 2024.

An inquiry committee has been formed to investigate the missing tigers in Ranthambore, with a report expected within two months. Chief wildlife warden Pavan Kumar Upadhyay states that the state forest department has selected 24 villages in the RTR’s buffer zone and surrounding area for locals to be relocated, but the process has been slow, as reported by The Times of India. However, according to a retired official, new initiatives need to be created with the active participation of local people in order to reduce human-animal conflict.

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Ranthambore National Park: The Largest National Park Of India

A haven for wildlife enthusiasts, Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan, India, is home to Bengal tigers, sloth bears, leopards, sambar, chital, nilgai, and gazelles. Because it was previously the Maharajas of Jaipur’s hunting ground, the park also has a rich history. The Ranthambore Fort, which dates back to the 10th century, provides a breathtaking perspective of the surroundings and is a witness to the park’s past. For wildlife safaris and the allure of old culture, Ranthambore National Park is a must-see location.

Created in 1955 as Sawai Madhopur Game Sanctuary, Ranthambore National Park joined the Project Tiger Reserves in 1973.

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As male and female tigers, particularly the older ones, struggle to establish their territories, the situation is predicted to get worse. Currently, Ranthambore tigers are restricted to an area of 900 square kilometres.

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