From Sariska to Rewari: Why this tiger traveled 125 kilometers, once again. Credit: Canva
What can three-year-olds really do? Well, if you’re a tigerYou can travel over 100 km from one forest to another! A three-year-old male tiger, for the second time in a year, is believed to have travelled 125 km from Sariska reserve in Rajasthan to Jhabua forest in Rewari. This latest sighting has put forest officials on high alert as they monitor the tiger’s movements and ensure the safety of both humans and wildlife.
Why do tigers travel from one territory to another?
Tigers often move from one territory to another for a variety of reasons: territorial expansion, resource availability, social dynamics, and human interference. As young tigers mature, they often leave their mother’s territory to establish their own, reducing competition for resources. Changes in prey populations or environmental conditions can also force tigers to seek out new areas with more abundant food. In addition, conflicts with other tigers or changes in social hierarchies can lead to dispersal. Human activities, such as habitat destruction and poaching, can further disrupt tiger territories, forcing them to move to new areas in search of suitable habitat.
This tiger, named ST-2303, is believed to have been looking for a separate habitat for itself. Wildlife biologist Sumit Dookia told TOI, “Look, Sariska is home to over 40 tigers. In such situations, we often find that the stronger males drive away the relatively weaker ones. So, this tiger may have been looking for a habitat. This also suggests that the wildlife corridor between Sariska and Haryana Aravalis is quite active and should be well protected,” he said.
Forest officials are working tirelessly to track the tiger’s location and monitor its behaviour. They have sent teams to the area to ensure the safety of local communities and avoid potential conflicts with the tiger. But some experts believe that the tiger will once again return to its original habitat, like last time, following the same route it took.
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