A tiger dubbed T-113 was shifted from the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve (RTR) to the Sariska Tiger Reserve (STR) on October 16 aimed at increasing the tiger population in Sariska.
Key points
- The shifting was done after seeking permission from the National Conservation Tiger Authority (NCTA).
- The shifting came at a time when the majority of the male and female tigers in STR have aged.
- The STR had also witnessed India’s first tiger reintroduction programme in 2008.
- Currently, there are 24 tigers in the reserve, which include 10 females, seven males and seven cubs.
About Ranthambore National Park
- Ranthambore National Park is located at the junction of the Aravali and Vindhya hill ranges.
- The Park was established initially as Sawai Madhopur Game Sanctuary in 1955 by the Government of India.
- In 1973, it was declared as one of the Project Tiger reserves in India.
- It was on 1st November, 1980 that Ranthambore was declared a national park, while the forests located beside it were named Sawai Man Singh Sanctuary & Keladevi Sanctuary.
- Ranthambore Fort, Jogi Mahal, Ancient temple and Rajbagh ruins are found inside the Ranthambore.
- Many picturesque lakes like Padam Talao, Malik Talao, Raj Bagh Talao and others are enriching the landscape of this forest.
- The park is enclosed by the Chambal River and Banas River from the two sides.
About Sariska Tiger Reserve (STR)
- Situated in Alwar, the Sariska Tiger Reserve (STR) is nestled in the lap of Aravali hills.
- On an isolated mountain in Sariska Tiger Reserve stands the Neelkanth temple. Built in the 6 th century, the temple has a collection of erotic statues.
- Another temple located inside the temple premises is the Pandupol Hanuman Temple.
