Tiger ST-2303 in Jhabua | 28 Aug 2024

Recently, Tiger ST-2303 has wandered from Sariska Tiger Reserve to the dense forests of Jhabua in Rewari, Haryana.

Jhabua forest, rich in prey like nilgai and wild boar, provides the tiger with an abundant food source and dense cover, making it challenging for forest officials to capture or relocate him.
- The tiger's presence near villages has raised safety concerns and fear of potential human-wildlife conflict.
- Forest officials are coordinating with counterparts in Rajasthan to safely return the tiger to Sariska.
The Sariska Tiger Foundation has urged the Union Minister of Environment to ensure the tiger's return to its original habitat, amidst concerns of possible relocation to another reserve.
- This incident highlights the importance of protecting wildlife corridors between Sariska and the Haryana Aravalis for future tiger migrations.

Sariska Tiger Reserve is located in Aravali hills and forms a part of the Alwar District of Rajasthan.
It was declared as a wildlife sanctuary in 1955 and was declared as a tiger reserve later in 1978, making it a part of India's Project Tiger.
It encompasses ruined temples, forts, pavilions and a palace.
- Kankarwadi Fort is located in the centre of the reserve.
- It is said that Mughal emperor Aurangzeb had imprisoned his brother Dara Shikoh at this fort in the struggle for succession to the throne.