M.P. High Court seeks report on State’s tiger reserves amid canine distemper virus deaths
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has demanded a status report on tiger reserves following the deaths of eight tigers due to the Canine Distemper Virus. Authorities have vaccinated approximately 2,500 dogs in the Kanha Tiger Reserve to prevent further spread of the disease.
Why it matters
It highlights the intersection of wildlife conservation and public health, specifically the threat domestic animals pose to endangered species.
Around 2,500 dogs have been vaccinated in Madhya Pradesh’s Kanha Tiger Reserve amid the deaths of eight tigers since April due to Canine Distemper Virus (CDV), State authorities have told The Madhya Pradesh High Court.
The report is a straightforward summary of court proceedings and government actions regarding wildlife safety.
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