Disappearance of two Young Tigresses : What Happens in Ranthambore

Ranthambore National Park is mainly famous for the daytime tiger sighting, but last April by Ranthambore forest officers noticed two young tigresses, RBT 2504 Mahi and RBT 2510 were missing.

Both the famous tigresses of Ranthambore have not been seen by tourists for a long time and they get surprised by their absence because these tigresses are actually captured by alot of photographers.

Their sighting is a matter of concern for Ranthambore!

It is a serious concern for wildlife conservationists that the Tigress which was commonly seen has suddenly disappeared; it is not visible anywhere except in its own area, it may have gone missing?

While doing Ranthambore jeep safari tourists noticed that one famous tigress RBT 2510 daughter of sultana was missing approx last week of April. She was seen on 27 to 28 April with tiger RBT 2407 near the Jhommar Bawadi located between zone 3 and 5 . Forest experts and officers believe that tiger RBT 2407,may be preparing to give birth to a cub and may have hidden in a safe place, and RBT 2504 Mahi daughter of Riddhi has been missing since 2 May and her last visible with her mother near Ranthambore Lake area Padam talab, Malik talab and Rajbagh which is located in zone 3. The Forest conservator believes that with the time period of aging Mahi because she needs her own territory, but this was just an assumption.

This often leads to conflicts with other tigers, including her mother. Reports suggest that Mahi had been involved in territorial disputes before she disappeared.

Another reason for their disappearance is that the growing population of tigers in Ranthambore has given the possibility that these both tigresses do not actually feel missing.

But the disadvantage or maybe the reason behind missing Tigress in Ranthambore are as follows:

• Tigers are territorial by nature, and due to lack of space, they are fighting among themselves and getting injured or killed.
• In search of space and food, many tigers cross the park boundary and enter the surrounding villages, leading to increased human-wildlife conflict and preying on the cattle of local people.
• The increase in tiger density compared to herbivores deer, sambar etc puts pressure on the food chain.

Many tourists when they start their Ranthambore jeep safari hope to see famous tigers and tigresses. The disappearance of well-known animals can reduce excitement among wildlife enthusiasts and photographers.

Incidents that tigers are going missing from the Ranthambore National Park the Forest Department and the Rajasthan government are carrying out intensive combing operations to locate them and ensure their safety.

• More than 150 high-resolution cameras have been installed in various areas of the forest where Mahi and RBT 2510 spotted and Jhumar Bawdi, Ama Valley, and lake areas.
• High-level committees have also been formed by the government to investigate the exact reasons behind the disappearance of tigers and possible poaching.
• More than 50 employees and special teams of the Forest Department are continuously patrolling every nook and corner of the forest.

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