Tiger moved to bigger enclosure in Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve as part of rewilding plan
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Why in news
The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) approved a phased rewilding plan for a rescued tigress (MT-7) moved from Ranthambore to a larger enclosure in Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve.
Background
The tigress (MT-7) was moved from a 5-hectare enclosure to a 21-hectare enclosure at Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve. A team of experts assessed her behavior and hunting skills before she was fitted with a radio collar for the rewilding process.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceMukundra Hills Tiger Reserve: Location of the rewilding plan for MT-7
- BodyNational Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA): Body responsible for approving the rewilding plan
- FactEnclosure size increase: From 5 hectares to 21 hectares for the tigress
- EnvironmentRadio collars: Used to monitor behavior and hunting skills during the rewilding phase
For Mains
Q. Discuss the ecological and logistical challenges involved in the rewilding of captive-reared tigers into natural habitats in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Behavioral adaptation: Difficulty in transitioning captive-reared tigers to independent hunting and territorial behaviors
- Monitoring infrastructure: Requirement for high-frequency radio-collar tracking and expert-led behavioral assessment
- Habitat suitability: Balancing tiger population density with prey availability and corridor connectivity in tiger reserves
Keywords: Rewilding · In-situ conservation · Habitat management · Wildlife monitoring · Tiger conservation
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