THE cannibal dominant male of Umred-Paoni-Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary has killed one more cub of a tigress, with whom it’s now mating.
The tiger T9, popularly often called Surya, had killed and eaten a 6-7 12 months outdated cub of tigress T1 final week. The tigress had three cubs. On Saturday, her second cub was additionally discovered killed and eaten.
A press observe issued by Pench Tiger Reserve (PTR) Field Director Ravikiran Govekar mentioned, “A 6-7 months outdated male tiger cub was discovered useless in… Karhandla beat in Umred Paoni Karhandla sanctuary on Saturday night. The higher physique portion was discovered to have been eaten.
It is confirmed to be one other cub of tigress T1. The tigress T1 has been seen with T9 male since previous few days in close by areas. It is suspected to be a case of infighting/infanticide” ENS
