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Tiger cub rescued, reunited with mother in Assam
24 Sep
Summary
- A three-month-old tiger cub was rescued after its forelimbs got tangled in a net.
- The cub was released into Kaziranga National Park after veterinary observation.
- Camera traps and drone surveys are being used to monitor the cub and its mother.
A three-month-old tiger cub, rescued on September 17 from a house in Assam's Biswanath district, has been released back into the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve. The cub was found with its forelimbs entangled in a kitchen garden net in Natungaon village, likely having wandered away from its mother due to strong river currents.
Following its rescue, the cub underwent veterinary observation at Kaziranga's Biswanath Division Central Range Office. A rescue team then transported it to an upstream riverine island, based on evidence of a mother tigress in the vicinity.
To ensure a safe reunion and monitor the cub's progress, camera traps were installed at the release site. Drone surveys were also utilized, especially after rising water levels posed a potential risk. Pugmark evidence was found approximately 200 meters from the release point, and camera trap monitoring is ongoing.
