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Three tiger cubs spotted in Rajasthan’s Ranthambore national park

Ranthambore National Park, around 170 km from Jaipur, is known for its large tiger population. The park is at present home to around 43-45 tigers and around 18 cubs.

Updated on: Feb 28, 2017, 19:36:10 IST
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Three tiger cubs have been spotted in Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan’s Sawai Madhopur district, a Forest Department official said on Tuesday.

Three tiger cubs were spotted by a visitor in Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan. (AFP Photo/ Representative image)
Three tiger cubs were spotted by a visitor in Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan. (AFP Photo/ Representative image)

“These tiger cubs were spotted by a visitor in Kundal area of the park. These cubs are visible in a video. We are keeping a close watch in the area and have also increased security in and around the area,” the official told IANS.

The tiger cubs seems to be of T-8 tigress, the official added.

Ranthambore National Park, around 170 km from Jaipur, is known for its large tiger population. The park is at present home to around 43-45 tigers and around 18 cubs. It was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1957 and it got the status of national park in 1980s.

 
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