Authorities in Assam’s Kaziranga National Park found the carcass of a Royal Bengal Tiger inside the park on Thursday.
Kaziranga, which is the largest habitat of one-horned rhinos, is home to a total of 121 Royal Bengal Tigers. (Representative photo/PTI)
“The carcass was recovered near Mihibeel in the Kohora range of the park. It is suspected that death was due to old age and infighting,” P Sivakumar, director of the park informed.
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According to reports, forest guards saw the body on Wednesday evening. A post mortem of the carcass was conducted and funeral of the tiger done at spot in presence of forest officials and veterinarians.
Kaziranga, which is the largest habitat of one-horned rhinos, is home to a total of 121 Royal Bengal Tigers.
Though it is peak tourist season, all national parks, wildlife sanctuaries and zoos in Assam have been closed since March 16 as a precautionary measure against spread of Covid-19.
Assam has recorded 35 cases of Covid-19, according to Union health ministry data on Friday. One person has died due to the disease in the state.
Two people from Morigaon tested positive for Covid-19 on Thursday. Both are secondary contacts of Nizamuddin Markaz attendees, said Assam Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
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As per the latest information by the Union health ministry, India’s coronavirus tally reached 13,387 on Friday. Of these, 11,201 patients are active, and 1,748 cured/discharged.
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As per the latest information by the Union health ministry, India’s coronavirus tally reached 13,387 on Friday. Of these, 11,201 patients are active, and 1,748 cured/discharged.
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