Background: Translocated from Maharashtra’s Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve to Similipal, Odisha, for genetic diversity.
Relevance: GS 3(Environment)
Current Movement:
- Zeenat has moved into Jharkhand and is nearing West Bengal.
Monitoring:
- Radio collars provide real-time tracking.
- Collaborative efforts between Odisha, Jharkhand, and West Bengal are ongoing.
Challenges:
- Prevent further movement into urban or vulnerable areas.
- Ensure a natural return or use tranquillization if necessary.
- Enhance inter-state coordination for future translocations.
- Significance: Highlights the complexity of wildlife conservation and interstate cooperation.
