Second tiger cub traced in Nilgiris
The Forest Department has successfully traced and captured a second tiger cub in the Nilgiris. Both cubs are currently receiving veterinary care after being believed to be abandoned by their mother. Officials are considering whether to transfer the cubs to a captive facility while thanking local residents for their assistance.
- ▪A second tiger cub was found in Solada village in the Nilgiris.
- ▪Both cubs are being treated by veterinarians from the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve and the Arignar Anna Zoological Park.
- ▪The Forest Department is yet to decide on transferring the cubs to a captive facility.
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After taking a tiger cub into captivity on Monday (April 27, 2026), the Forest Department tracked down a second cub at Solada village in the Udhagai North Range of the Nilgiris.Later on Tuesday, Forest Department officials confirmed that the second tiger cub, too, had been taken into captivity, and was being treated by veterinarians.On Monday, officials captured one of the two cubs spotted by villagers. Officials believe that the cubs were abandoned by their mother. Veterinary assistant surgeons from the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve and the Arignar Anna Zoological Park are caring for the cubs.The officials said a decision was yet to be taken whether or not to transfer the cubs to a captive facility. The Forest Department thanked the local residents for their co-operation in capturing the cubs.
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