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Guwahati: Forest officials at Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve have launched an inquiry after discovering the carcass of a sub-adult tiger. Personnel located the animal in the Mihimukh area of the Kaziranga Range during a routine patrol on Saturday evening.
Park authorities believe the tiger had been dead for several days before discovery. A committee overseen by KNPTR Director Sonali Ghosh managed the subsequent post-mortem examination, following strict guidelines set by the National Tiger Conservation Authority. Because the carcass was in an advanced state of decomposition, officials could not determine the specific cause of death.
This incident follows three other tiger deaths reported at the reserve earlier this year. Officials previously recorded the deaths of an older male in February and two younger tigers in January. Preliminary investigations into those cases suggested territorial fighting as the primary cause for the fatalities.
Kaziranga, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, remains a vital habitat for India's wildlife. Recent estimates indicate the reserve is home to 104 Bengal tigers along with other species including rhinoceroses, elephants, and wild water buffaloes. Authorities continue to monitor the area as the investigation into the latest death proceeds.
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