Tigress Found Dead in Jhirna Zone of Jim Corbett National Park during patrolling by the Forest officials. Officials of the Jim Corbett Administration received the information and took the necessary actions. Upon discovery, wildlife doctors reached the spot and collected the body. They conducted the post-mortem and came to multiple conclusions regarding her death. One was a potential face-off/conflict with another tiger. Another theory also emerged linking her death to poaching activity. Find more wildlife stories and incidents on our YouTube Channel related to Jim Corbett National Park and Other Wildlife Sanctuaries across India.
But after thorough analysis, all her organs were found intact, and the doctors concluded that it was indeed an intense fight with another tiger that killed her. This was confirmed as wound marks were found on her body at multiple places.
At the time of the tigress’s death, she was 8 years old. Also, later, the designated officials disposed her body. Moreover, it was also reported that in the last couple of months, 5 tigers lost their lives in the Jim Corbett region due to mutual conflicts amongst themselves.
(Source: Amarujala)
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Takeaways from the Incident of Tiger Death in Jim Corbett Jhirna Zone
After this recent incident of tiger death in Jhirna zone, authorities need to take few essential actions such as:
- Set up of more advanced systems for early warning and Conflict Monitoring
The Jim Corbett Administration needs to brainstorm on implementing more advanced detection systems that can warn the patrolling teams about a potential conflict amongst tigers in the region. This could be alarm and warning-based. Build the system more systematically using high-definition camera traps, GPS, and enhanced surveillance technologies. Now, since AI is on the rise, the government can implement advanced AI integrations into their technology systems. Because this will provide early warning of territorial tensions between the tigers to the relevant teams. This will prevent further escalations and reduce such incidents. - Policy Development by the Government to Ensure Surrounding Population’s Safety
A lot of people reside near the areas of Jim Corbett National Park, and often due to these intense conflicts between tigers, they can also be in danger. Therefore, the government needs to intervene in this aspect and formulate wildlife policies that can ensure mandatory implementation of certain SOPs to protect the surrounding population from any threat due to the tiger faceoff. The policies can include well-defined protocols on relocation of dangerous tigers, modification of the Jim Corbett Habitat, and advanced conservation goals that reduce the danger of tiger attack to nearby residents. - Tigress Found Dead in Jhirna Zone calls for Emergency Response Protocols
The administration needs to curate a more advanced emergency response protocol that can be deployed during the discovery of such territorial conflict during routine patrolling of the forest area. These protocols can include rapid response teams, enhanced veterinary assistance, and the construction of safe areas. It will help the tigers recover faster. Security Guards need to protect these areas from unauthorized human contact.
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