Tiger mating can occur year-round, but the peak breeding season in India typically spans from October to December. As this period began, a male tiger reportedly swam across the Pranahita River from Maharashtra into the Kagaznagar Tiger Corridor in Telangana in search of love, or, you could say, to find himself a mate! Here’s more on this.
Tiger Swims From Maharashtra To Telangana In Search Of A Mate
Wildlife is fascinating, especially the behaviour of big cats like tigers. The mating season from October to December is crucial for the species’ survival and conservation. In an intriguing development, a male tiger set out on a long journey, swimming across the Pranahita River. He travelled all the way from Maharashtra into the Kagaznagar Tiger Corridor in Telangana. The reason? To find love!
According to a report by The New Indian Express, the tiger is believed to have migrated from the Kanhargaon Wildlife Sanctuary in Chandrapur district, Maharashtra, to the Kagaznagar corridor in Komaram Bheem Asifabad district. The tiger not only made this long journey to find a mate but also to establish a temporary territory.
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Big Cat Under Watch By The Officials
The months from October to December mark the prime breeding time for tigers in India. It’s common for male tigers to travel long distances in search of a loving partner. But this time, instead of walking, this tiger chose to swim! According to The New Indian Express, officials stated that the tiger entered Telangana through the Itykhal Pahad forest area in the Karjelly range, which is a known entry point for big cats from Maharashtra’s reserves. The tiger has travelled around 40-50 km and was last sighted near the Mancherial forest area.
Officials are continuously tracking his movements along with resident tigers using camera traps and other monitoring tools. Kagaznagar FDO Sushanth Sukdev told The New Indian Express that tigers often cross the Pranahita River during the spring season too. They swim across in search of mates, food, and water. Many stay for a while before returning to their original territory.
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The news of this tiger swimming across a river in search of a mate has made the wildlife world even more fascinating. Forest officials are keeping the tiger under close watch. What do you think, will he stay for love or return to his home territory?
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