Two tigers found dead in the Nilgiris
Two tigers were found dead in the Nilgiris Forest Division, with preliminary investigations suggesting natural causes. Necropsies were performed in accordance with National Tiger Conservation Authority protocols.
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Monitoring tiger mortality is essential for wildlife conservation efforts and maintaining the health of protected ecosystems.
Two tigers were found dead in the Nilgiris Forest Division since Thursday (July 30, 2026).
In the first incident, an eight-year-old tigress was found dead at Pykara in Naduvattam forest range on Thursday evening. Based on the instruction of the Divisional Forest Officer and protocols established by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), a necropsy was conducted on Friday.
Samples of the animal’s visceral organs were collected and sent for further analysis. However, preliminary investigations indicate that the death was due to natural causes, the officials said.
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