Tigress and cub die in Kanha reserve, toll in MP rises to 27

A tigress and her cub have died in Madhya Pradesh’s Kanha Tiger Reserve (KTR), officials said on Thursday, as the number of big cat deaths in the state rose to 27 so far this year.

The tigress, in the age group of 8 to 10 years, and her cub, about 18 months old, had been kept at a quarantine room in the KTR for treatment. Both died during treatment on Wednesday, wildlife



veterinarian Dr Sandeep Agarwal said.

Three other cubs of the tigress died between April 21 and 25 from natural causes, drowning, and lung infection. The big cat and her fourth cub were rescued from the Sarhi range last week and shifted to the quarantine facility, where they also died.

The autopsy was later conducted and the carcasses were disposed of as per the protocol.