Rajaji Tiger Reserve Welcomes New Tiger Cubs
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | A tigress translocated to Rajaji Tiger Reserve from Corbett Tiger Reserve has given birth to four cubs. |
| Translocation Details | - One of three tigresses translocated from Corbett Tiger Reserve to Rajaji Tiger Reserve. |
| - Four tigers (three females and one male) were translocated between December 2020 and May 2023. | |
| Location | Haridwar, Uttarakhand, along the foothills of the Shivalik range. Part of Rajaji National Park. |
| Geographic Importance | Key link to potential tiger habitats in Himachal Pradesh and Haryana. |
| Establishment | Rajaji National Park established in 1983 by amalgamating Rajaji, Motichur, and Chila sanctuaries. |
| Tiger Reserve Status | Declared the 48th tiger reserve of India in 2015. |
| Flora | Broadleaved deciduous forests, riverine vegetation, scrubland, grasslands, and pine forests. |
| Sal (Shorea robusta) is the dominant tree species. | |
| Fauna | Home to over 50 mammal species, including tigers, elephants, leopards, and over 300 bird species. |
| Rivers | Ganga and Song rivers flow through the reserve. |