Intruding Tiger trapped and freed into Wayanad WLS

[V S Sankar]

A Male tiger which strayed into human habitation at Krishnagiri near Meenangadi in Wayanad district of Kerala was later trapped by forest and wildlife department officials.

They then transferred the the 5 year old tiger to Kurichiyad forest range under the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary,35 km away from where it was spotted.

This is very happy news for Keralites.About a month ago a leopard which strayed into human population was unfortunately suffocated to death by locals,at Pathanamthitta district.

The locals and forest officials,this time, must be appreciated for the timely action and safe release of a young tiger.

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http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/kerala/article3240036.ece

Regards

[Saktipada Panigrahi]

Good news.The tiger was in its prime.It has returned to the widerness.
It has become a major problem for males (possibly not this case unless it was driven out by another male) to set up its own territory after attaining an age of about 18-24 months.At about 16 months,the permanent teeth develop making it capable of hunting alone,but they are no match for the resident males.Tiger corridors or increasing in buffer areas are possible long-term solutions.You have seen or read dispersal of males from Ranthambhore and Corbett and troubles faced by them.
Nature lovers are continuing their efforts .Educating the villagers not to cause harm to straying tiger or leopard and to report the matter to the forest department is short-term view pending long -term solution .Here good NGOs possibly have a role to play.
In West Bengal success has been achieved with regard to straying tigers but not that effectively for leopards.
SaktiWild