Tiger kills calf inside cattle shed in Thalavadi Hills
A tiger from the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve killed a calf in a cattle shed in the Thalavadi hills, causing alarm among local farmers. Forest officials have inspected the site and are considering measures to prevent further livestock loss.
Why it matters
Human-wildlife conflict is a recurring issue in rural areas near protected forests, impacting both local livelihoods and conservation efforts.
A tiger entered a cattle shed and killed a calf at Mallankuzhi village in the Thalavadi hills in the early hours of Wednesday (July 22, 2026), triggering panic among residents.
The incident occurred under the Jeerahalli Forest Range of the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve (STR). A farmer, Kunnegowda, had tethered his cattle in the shed on Tuesday (July 21) night.
Forest officials said the tiger strayed out of the forest during the night and entered the cattle shed, where it attacked and killed the calf. Awakened by the commotion, Mr. Kunnegowda rushed to the shed and saw the tiger fleeing. He later found the calf dead.
The incident has caused concern among farmers in the area, who fear further attacks on livestock.
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