5 more tigers will be relocated from Corbett National Park to Rajaji National Park after the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) approved the proposal from the Corbett administration.
The transfer will be carried out by a team of wildlife veterinarians. Officials will first identify suitable tigers in the forest and tranquilise them before moving them to Rajaji in specialised vehicles.
Why the tigers are being moved
Corbett National Park currently has more than 260 tigers. At the same time, work is continuing in selected areas of Rajaji National Park to increase its tiger population.
The relocation is therefore intended to support the ongoing effort to strengthen tiger numbers in Rajaji. The source material does not specify the exact areas where the 5 animals will be released or the date of the operation.
How the transfer will take place
Wildlife doctors will be responsible for locating and tranquilising the tigers. Once the animals are prepared for transport, they will be shifted from Corbett to Rajaji using specialised vehicles.
The operation will proceed following the NTCA’s approval of the Corbett administration’s proposal. No details have been provided about the individual identities, ages or sexes of the tigers selected for relocation.
Conclusion
The approved plan will move 5 tigers from Corbett to Rajaji, where authorities are working to build up tiger numbers in selected areas. The next step is field identification and transfer by wildlife specialists.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How many tigers will be relocated?
The plan covers 5 tigers from Corbett National Park to Rajaji National Park.
Q. Who approved the relocation proposal?
The National Tiger Conservation Authority approved the proposal submitted by the Corbett administration.
Q. How will the tigers be moved?
Wildlife veterinarians will identify and tranquilise the tigers before they are transported in specialised vehicles.
Q. How many tigers are currently in Corbett?
Corbett National Park currently has more than 260 tigers.
Q. Why are tigers being sent to Rajaji?
Work is continuing in selected areas of Rajaji National Park to increase its tiger population.
