The Sariska tiger reserve is all set to receive the second tigress which would be airlifted from Ranthambhore national park by the end of July.
The big cat will be relocated from Ranthambhore
JAIPUR: The Sariska tiger reserve is all set to receive the second tigress which would be airlifted from Ranthambhore national park by the end of July. So far, the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun, scientists and the wildlife department staff at the park are monitoring the tigress already shifted.
Principal chief conservator of wildlife, RN Mehrotra, set aside speculations that the next striped cats would be picked up from some other national parks other than Ranthambhore. Some people had raised reservations that if all the tigers are shifted from Ranthambhore, there would be a possibility of inbreeding leading to genetic disorder.
“There is no threat of genetic disorder and the decision of relocation was taken by the wildlife scientists after monitoring the whole situation and keeping in mind all threats and hazards. In wild, the animals adjust to their immune systems automatically,” he said adding that next relocation would take place soon keeping in mind the weather conditions.
A WII scientist said that inbreeding problem occurs when the animals are kept in closed units. In Ranthambhore and Sariska, the tigers are wandering in wild and they mate as per their physiological system, which is strong enough to ward off genetic disorder, he said.
On Sunday, he reviewed the security situation in Sariska tiger reserve and directed the staff to take necessary steps ahead. Home guards were particularly asked to remain vigilant and guard the big cats like children.
Meanwhile, the relocated tiger and tigress have yet not marked their territory but are exploring the area. “So far both are away from each other and busy in exploring the locations. There is a hope of their coming closer soon. So far they have neither shown any signs of homesickness nor tried to wander away from the reserve,” an official closely monitoring the pair, said.
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