What can three-year-olds actually do? Well, if you’re one LeopardYou can travel more than 100 km from one forest to another! A three-year-old male tiger is believed to have travelled 125 km from Sariska reserve in Rajasthan to Jhabua forest in Rewari for the second time in a year. This latest sighting has put forest officials on high alert as they monitor the tiger’s movements and ensure the safety of both humans and wildlife.

Why do tigers move from one area to another?

Tigers often move from one area to another for several reasons: territory expansion, resource availability, social dynamics, and human interference. As young tigers grow older, they typically leave their mother’s territory and establish their own territory, which reduces competition for resources. Changes in prey populations or environmental conditions can also force tigers to seek new areas with more abundant food. Additionally, conflicts with other tigers or changes in the social hierarchy can lead to dispersal. Human activities such as habitat destruction and poaching can further disrupt tigers’ territories, forcing them to move to new areas in search of suitable habitat.

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The tiger, named ST-2303, is believed to have been looking for a different habitat for itself. Wildlife biologist Sumit Dookia told the Times of India, “See, there are more than 40 tigers in Sariska. In such situations, we often find that the stronger male tigers push away the relatively weaker ones. So, this tiger was probably looking for a habitat for itself. This also shows that the wildlife corridor between Sariska and the Haryana Aravallis is quite active and should be protected well,” he said.

Forest officials are working tirelessly to track the tiger’s location and monitor its behaviour. They have deployed teams in the area to ensure the safety of local communities and prevent any potential conflict with the tiger. But some experts believe that the tiger will return to its original habitat once again, just like the last time, via the same route it took.

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