Good News
8 tiger cubs bring new hope to a Rajasthan sanctuary
It's the first successful tiger breeding recorded at Kailadevi in nearly 30 years.
In short
8tiger cubs recorded at Kailadevi
- 8 cubs, 3 adults
- First breeding in ~30 years
- 674 sq km sanctuary
What happened
A study by WWF-India and the Rajasthan Forest Department recorded eight tiger cubs and three adult tigers at Kailadevi Wildlife Sanctuary in Karauli over five years.
It's the first documented successful tiger breeding there in nearly three decades.
Why it matters
Kailadevi is next to Ranthambore. Tigers breeding here raises hopes of a second tiger population in the region, with forests linking to Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park.
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The Better India↗
