🐅 Uttarakhand Loses 7 Tigers This Year: What's Causing These Mysterious Deaths?

Uttarakhand’s wildlife conservation efforts are facing a serious crisis — seven tigers have died in just the first half of 2025, raising major concerns among environmentalists and forest officials. The deaths have occurred in protected zones like Corbett Tiger Reserve and Terai West Forest Division, both considered prime tiger habitats.

According to forest officials, the causes range from natural fights between tigers, age-related health issues, and possible infections. However, the frequency of these deaths in such a short span is alarming and calls for a deeper investigation into habitat pressure, territory clashes, and disease surveillance in tiger corridors.

🌿 Key Concerns:

• 7 tiger deaths in 6 months across major tiger zones

• Some due to territorial fights, others from illness or age

• Officials now reviewing monitoring systems and medical inspections

• Experts call for urgent upgrades in patrolling, conflict prevention, and post-mortem analysis

With India home to over 70% of the world’s wild tigers, Uttarakhand plays a crucial role in national conservation goals. Any negligence here could have ripple effects on the entire tiger population.

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