Tigress found dead in Karnataka’s Bhadra reserve
A tigress, said to be about seven years old, was found dead in the Lakkavalli Range of the Bhadra Wildlife Division in Chikkamagaluru district.
Chikkamagaluru: A tigress, said to be about seven years old, was found dead in the Lakkavalli Range of the Bhadra Wildlife Division in Chikkamagaluru district.
Forest personnel discovered the carcass during a routine patrol. Initial investigation indicated the big cat died from injuries sustained in a territorial fight.
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A post-mortem was conducted, and samples were collected for further examination. The carcass was also scanned with metal detectors to rule out bullet wounds, forest officials today said.
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The remains were disposed of by burning, as per protocol, in the presence of Assistant Conservator of Forests Santosh Sagar, wildlife activists G Veeresh and Madhu Mugathihalli, and local panchayat members.
