A 20-MONTH-OLD tigress rescued in an injured and severely dehydrated condition from the Mohli Range of Rani Durgawati Tiger Reserve (Nauradehi) has made a full recovery and could be released back into the wild in next couple of days. The young tigress was found on July 9 after being separated from her mother. She had multiple wounds and was extremely weak and dehydrated. Forest officials rescued her and shifted her to School of Wildlife Forensics and Health in Jabalpur for treatment and close monitoring. Dr Amol Rokade, Associate Professor, SWFH, informed that the tigress received intensive treatment from July 9 and has remained under observation since then. Veterinary experts have also been conducting regular health checks and collecting biological samples to track her recovery.

 

During rehabilitation, the tigress was given a monitored diet of around 6 to 7 kg of meat every day, including mutton, poultry and buffalo meat. The treatment and nutritional support gradually helped her regain her strength. Dr Rokade said the tigress is now healthy and in stable condition. Forest authorities are awaiting approval from the higher authorities, including the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife), before releasing her into her natural habitat. If the necessary clearance is received, the tigress is expected to be released within the next one or two days. The recovery has been the result of coordinated efforts by the tiger reserve management and veterinary experts, who worked to restore the young tigress to good health with the aim of returning her safely to the wild.