Tiger Found Dead in Valmiki Tiger Reserve

A tiger was discovered dead in Bihar's Valmiki Tiger Reserve by forest personnel. Initial theories suggest a fight with another tiger. The post-mortem will determine the exact cause of death. This is the second tiger death in the reserve in two years; the tiger population in the reserve has recently increased.

A tiger was found dead in Bihar's Valmiki Tiger Reserve, located in the West Champaran district, officials announced on Friday.

The carcass was discovered two days prior by patrolling forest personnel, who noted pug marks of two tigers at the scene. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests & Chief Wildlife Warden PK Gupta indicated a possible fight between the two felines.

Further details, including the exact age and cause of death, await results from a post-mortem examination conducted on Friday. Preliminary evidence points to a natural death, ruling out hunting and poisoning.

(With inputs from agencies.)