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The carcass of the sub-adult tiger, aged between 12 months and 18 months, was spotted in a trench in Dhamokhar range of the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve.
A young tiger was found dead in the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve (BTR) in Madhya Pradesh's Umaria district, with officials suspecting it was killed by an adult tiger.
This is the second death of a feline in BTR within a week.
Bandhavgarh reserve – Basic details
Nestled amidst the picturesque Vindhya Hills in Madhya Pradesh.
Bandhavgarh National Park is a crown jewel of Indian wildlife reserves.
Famed for its thriving tiger population, breathtaking landscapes, and rich historical heritage, Bandhavgarh beckons nature enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
105 sq km core area, surrounded by a 400 sq km buffer zone.
Lush sal forests, mixed deciduous forests, meadows, and rocky cliffs create a diverse ecosystem.
Over 50 tigers, leopards, sloth bears, wild dogs, gaur, chital, sambar, nilgai, and over 240 bird species call Bandhavgarh home.
Rich in historical significance, Bandhavgarh boasts ancient caves adorned with intricate Buddhist paintings, remnants of forts dating back to the 10th century, and the fascinating legend of Raja Bandhavgarh.
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