Eight tiger cubs found breeding in Rajasthan sanctuary
Officials and WWF-India researchers recorded eight new tiger cubs in Kailadevi Wildlife Sanctuary over the last five years.
Located in Karauli district, this sanctuary spreads across approximately 674 square kilometers of forests, rocky hills and deep ravines. It was created in 1983 as the northern extension of the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve that links to other habitats.
Scientists from WWF-India and the Rajasthan Forest Department used 186 camera traps between November 2023 and February 2024 to gather data. These devices captured images of animals moving through the area to help researchers study wildlife habits.
Moms require safe places to hide their young while hunting for food and finding suitable homes for growing babies. Recent records suggest that specific areas within Kailadevi are offering conditions where tigers can successfully raise their offspring.
K C A Arun Prasad called the sanctuary a vital landscape for conservation after three decades of no breeding. He believes protecting these forests and connecting routes will help build a second tiger population near Ranthambore.