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Kaziranga Sees Second Tiger Death from Infighting in Five Months
5 Jan
Summary
- An adult female Royal Bengal tiger was found dead in Kaziranga National Park.
- Forest officials suspect infighting is the cause of the tiger's death.
- This marks the second tiger death due to infighting in five months.
The carcass of an adult female Royal Bengal tiger was found in Kaziranga National Park on Sunday, January 5, 2026, with authorities attributing its death to infighting. This marks the second such fatality within the park in the past five months, raising concerns about tiger population dynamics.
Forest officials discovered the tiger's body in the Paschim Bimoli area of the Western Range, Bagori. A post-mortem examination indicated that infighting was the preliminary cause of death. The tiger was estimated to be between 8 to 10 years old and showed no signs of decomposition, suggesting a recent demise.
Divisional Forest Officer Arun Vignesh explained that infighting among tigers is a natural occurrence, often stemming from territorial disputes. Kaziranga National Park, estimated to have 148 Royal Bengal tigers last year, experiences such conflicts due to its dense tiger population.
