A heartbreaking case of wildlife loss has emerged from Karnataka, India, where a tigress and her four cubs were found dead inside a protected forest area. authorities have launched an investigation into what they suspect was a case of poisoning.
Possible poisoning linked to human conflict
According to local media, forest officials believe the tigress and her cubs may have died due to poisoning. reports suggest the tigress had killed a cow a few days before. in retaliation, someone may have laced the cow’s carcass with poison, which the animals consumed.
State orders criminal investigation
Karnataka’s forest minister Eshwar Khandre described the deaths as “deeply painful and tragic.” he confirmed that a special team has been formed to investigate the incident and determine whether it was caused by negligence or deliberate action. “we have ordered a criminal investigation and action against anyone found guilty,” he stated.
Tiger population rising but threats remain
India has made significant progress in tiger conservation in recent years. with over 3,600 tigers, the country is now home to 75 percent of the global tiger population. however, challenges remain. shrinking habitats and expanding human settlements have increasingly brought tigers into conflict with people.
Human-wildlife conflict on the rise
Government data shows that over 600 people have died in tiger attacks in the past decade. while tiger numbers are growing, conservationists warn that incidents like this could undermine efforts to protect the endangered species if root causes like habitat loss and human conflict are not addressed.
