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Tiger Deaths Surge: Lung Infection Suspected in Kanha Reserve
19 May
Summary
- Six tigers died in Kanha Reserve within a month due to suspected lung infection.
- Canine distemper virus, common in dogs, is suspected as the cause.
- A tigress and four cubs also died earlier in April from lung infection.
Kanha Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh is facing a critical situation as six tigers have died in the past month due to a suspected lung infection. This alarming trend has prompted an investigation into the potential link with the canine distemper virus, a pathogen commonly found in stray dog populations.
Earlier in April, a tigress named Amahi and her four cubs succumbed to lung infections within a nine-day period in the Sarhi range of Kanha. The park's management has initiated measures to control the spread, including vaccinating stray dogs and implementing rigorous monitoring protocols to safeguard the remaining tiger population.
Forest officials are diligently examining the deceased animals, following established guidelines. The post-mortem of the most recent fatality, a five to six-year-old male tiger found in compartment 156 of the Mukki range, revealed severe lung infection. Forensic samples have been collected for further analysis to ascertain the exact cause of death and inform conservation efforts.
