Male tiger, Explorer’ attacks two buffaloes in Kakinada district
A male tiger named 'Explorer' attacked two buffaloes in the Kakinada district of Andhra Pradesh, resulting in one death. Forest officials are currently tracking the animal to monitor its movements and ensure public safety.
Why it matters
Human-wildlife conflict is a recurring issue in the region, necessitating active management by forest authorities to protect both livestock and local residents.
The male tiger, Explorer, reportedly attacked two buffaloes at Avelthi village in Sankavaram mandal of Kakinada district on Thursday night.
The tiger, which crossed the Godavari river about a week ago, entered Kakinada district from Rajavommangi in Polavaram district, where Forest officials sighted it on Thursday evening.
In an official release issued on Friday, Kakinada District Forest Officer N. Ramachandra Rao said locals had reported that the tiger attacked the cattle on Thursday night. “One buffalo died and another survived the attack,” he said.
“Our teams tracking the tiger will rush to the spot where it attacked the cattle and intensify monitoring to alert people about its movements,” Mr. Ramachandra Rao said.
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