Forest department continues bid to tranquillise tiger in Vandiperiyar in Kerala
Forest officials in Kerala are working to tranquillize a tiger that has been repeatedly entering human habitations in Vandiperiyar. The operation is complicated by dense tea plantations that provide cover for the animal, which has been attacking local cattle.
Why it matters
Human-wildlife conflict is an increasing concern in India, requiring a balance between wildlife conservation and the safety of local communities.
The Kerala Forest department is continuing its months-long effort to tranquillise a tiger that has been straying into human habitations at Hillash, near Arnakkal, in Vandiperiyar.
According to officials, the Chief Wildlife Warden recently issued a darting order for the big cat that has been straying into inhabited areas for the past two and a half months. A special Rapid Response Team (RRT) from Wayanad has arrived to be part of the operation.
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