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Odisha: Another tigress brought from Maharashtra, released in soft enclosure in Similipal
1 month, 1 week ago

Odisha: Another tigress brought from Maharashtra, released in soft enclosure in Similipal

Deccan Chronicle  

Baripada: Another tigress brought from Maharashtra was released in a 'soft enclosure' in the core area of the Similipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha on Friday, officials said. The three-year-old tigress, named Zeenat, was brought to the STR on Thursday evening from Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra, they said. Another tigress was brought to Similipal on October 27 with the approval …

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Odisha to Get First Tiger from Maharashtra on Sunday Night
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Odisha to Get First Tiger from Maharashtra on Sunday Night

New Indian Express  

Odisha is set to get its first tiger from Maharashtra on Sunday night in a major relocation project aimed at improving the genetic diversity of the striped predators in the Similipal landscape. The female tiger from Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) will be transported in a special vehicle via road and is expected to be shifted to Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) …

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Seven arrested for illegal trade of elephant tusks in Odisha
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Seven arrested for illegal trade of elephant tusks in Odisha

New Indian Express  

BARIPADA: In a major success, the Forest department arrested seven persons and seized from their possession five elephant tusks in a late night decoy operation in Kaptipada area on Tuesday. The arrested accused include Nauru Sai of Bidyadharpur village, Saimal Singh of Gobarasole village, Nityananda Gagrai and Birabhadra Singh of Mahulapankha village in Mayurbhanj district, Ajay Barik of Kaduani village, …

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First tiger cubs in decades recorded in Similipal forest, Odisha
6 months, 1 week ago

First tiger cubs in decades recorded in Similipal forest, Odisha

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: In a major boost to big cat conservation in Similipal, forest officials have recorded breeding of the striped predator in the North division of the tiger reserve for the first time after decades. PCCF Wildlife and Chief Wildlife Warden Susanta Nanda said T24, a female tiger, was camera trapped rearing two melanistic cubs recently. Sharing more details, STR field …

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Odisha: AI aids wildfire prevention efforts in STR
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Odisha: AI aids wildfire prevention efforts in STR

New Indian Express  

BARIPADA: Despite successfully extinguishing flames in 28 locations within the Similipal park’s vicinity across Baripada, Karania, STR South, STR North, and Keonjhar divisions in the last 24 hours, an additional 31 fire points were reported within the park on Thursday. Official sources revealed that two fire points were identified in the Rairangpur division, 12 in the STR South wildlife division, …

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Tiger population grows in Odisha, Similipal sees increase from 16 to 27
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Tiger population grows in Odisha, Similipal sees increase from 16 to 27

Deccan Chronicle  

BHUBANESWAR: The tiger population in Odisha has increased. At present, there are 30 tigers and eight cubs — all below one year old, revealed the first All Odisha Tiger Estimation report 2023-24. As per the report, of the 30 tigers, a total of 27 unique adult tigers were camera-trapped during the AOTE exercise in Similipal Tiger Reserve other forest ranges. …

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Odisha writes to NTCA for introduction of tigers in Similipal Tiger Reserve from other landscapes
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Odisha writes to NTCA for introduction of tigers in Similipal Tiger Reserve from other landscapes

The Hindu  

Concerned over the presence of a sizeable number of pseudo-melanistic tigers in its Similipal Tiger Reserve largely due to inbreeding, the Odisha government has written National Tiger Conservation Authority to consider introducing female tigers in Similipal from other landscapes. Mr. Nanda informed, “the introduction of female tigers from other regions would take time and will be done after proper studies.” …

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Odisha’s tiger estimation indicates presence of 30 tigers in total
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Odisha’s tiger estimation indicates presence of 30 tigers in total

The Hindu  

A tiger estimation conducted by Odisha’s Forest and Environment department using the camera trap method tallied a presence of 30 adult tigers in the State, registering a sharp increase from 2022 estimation. The All Odisha Tiger Estimation, report of which was released on Monday, says total 27 unique adult tigers comprising 14 females and 13 males were camera trapped in …

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Odisha to establish a melanistic tiger safari – a first of its kind in the world
11 months ago

Odisha to establish a melanistic tiger safari – a first of its kind in the world

The Hindu  

The Odisha Government on January 24 announced to establish a melanistic tiger safari — a first of its kind in the world. “Glad to announce that Odisha is setting up an exclusive melanistic tiger safari near Similipal Tiger Reserve in Mayurbhanj. According to Susanta Nanda, Principal Chief Conservator of Forest, the site is about 15 km from the Similipal Tiger …

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Rare images of black tigers from Odisha leaves the Internet in awe. See pics
1 year ago

Rare images of black tigers from Odisha leaves the Internet in awe. See pics

Hindustan Times  

Indian Forest Service officer Parveen Kaswan took to X to share pictures of 'pseudo-melanistic' tigers found in Simlipal, Odisha. Since he shared the images of these rare tigers, it garnered significant attention and left many in awe. As the IFS posted the pictures, he informed in the caption of the post, "The black tigers of India. In a following tweet …

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How and why these tigers in Odisha changed their stripes
3 years, 3 months ago

How and why these tigers in Odisha changed their stripes

The Hindu  

More than half a century ago, when the tribals of Similipal in Mayurbhanj district of Odisha reported sightings of “black tigers” — their stripes almost fused together in patches threatening to obliterate parts of their burnished orange coats — nobody believed them at first. “You can imagine it in bacteria or the SARS-CoV-2, but in tigers?” Two factors are probably …

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Odisha: Another forest fire at Kuladiha Sanctuary even as Similipal forest continues to burn
3 years, 9 months ago

Odisha: Another forest fire at Kuladiha Sanctuary even as Similipal forest continues to burn

India Today  

Even as Similipal Tiger Reserve continues to burn in Odisha, a major forest fire broke out in adjoining Kuladiha Sanctuary in Nilgiri and Boudh Forest Division on Saturday. Mahua collectors burn forest every year Villagers who collect Mahua flowers to make country liquor burn the leaves in the forest every year. This practice by locals causes massive fire in the …

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Similipal National Park fire: Odisha government says no lives have been lost, issues SOP to combat blaze
3 years, 9 months ago

Similipal National Park fire: Odisha government says no lives have been lost, issues SOP to combat blaze

Firstpost  

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Wednesday claimed that there was no loss of life in the Similipal National Park fire, which has been raging for around a week and spreading to newer areas. Patnaik reviewed the fire situation at Similipal National Park a day after Union Environment, forest and Climate Change Minister Prakash Javadekar sought a report on the devastating …

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Wildfire rages on in Odisha's Similipal Tiger Reserve, CM orders action
3 years, 9 months ago

Wildfire rages on in Odisha's Similipal Tiger Reserve, CM orders action

India Today  

A week after Odisha's Similipal Forest Reserve caught fire, the state administration has swung into action to douse the flame that continues to rage on. On March 1, Bhanjdeo had tweeted, "Mayurbhanj had devastating forest fires this past week, a week ago close to 50kg of ivory was found, a few months ago local youth reported on sand/timber mafias in …

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