Rajasthan: 2 Tigresses Go Missing From Ranthambore Tiger Reserve; Forest Department Launches Intensive Search Operation
Two tigresses, RBT-2504 (Mahi) and RBT-2510, have gone missing from Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, prompting the Forest Department to launch an intensive search operation. Officials suspect a territorial clash may be linked to Mahi’s disappearance, while surveillance has been tightened with five patrol teams and nearly 100 camera traps.
Forest teams step up surveillance in Ranthambore after tigresses Mahi and RBT-2510 disappear from their regular forest zones | X - @gaurravbhrdwj
Jaipur, May 19: Two tigresses have gone missing from the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve. RBT-2504 (Mahi) and RBT-2510 have not been sighted for several days, prompting the Forest Department to launch an intensive search operation. To locate the missing tigresses, five teams are patrolling within the forest, and approximately 100 camera traps have also been installed.
As per officials, a territorial fight occurred between RBT-2504 (Mahi) and her mother, Tigress T-124 (Riddhi), on May 3, and Mahi has been missing since that incident.
“RBT-2504 (Mahi) and her mother have engaged in territorial fights on multiple occasions. A territorial clash took place between the two on May 3 as well, and Mahi has not been sighted since then,” said DFO Manas Singh.
Search operation intensified
Mahi is young and was attempting to establish her territory. Her movements were typically confined to the lake areas within Zones 2, 3, and 4 of Ranthambore; however, she has not been seen anywhere for approximately the last 17 days.
Besides Mahi, RBT-2510 — the daughter of Tigress T-107 (Sultana) — is also out of sight for a considerable period. This tigress used to roam the Jhoomar Baori, Fateh Cafe, Ama Ghati, and Phalodi regions. She was frequently sighted in the company of Tiger 2407.
As recently as 28 days ago, the movements of both were observed in the Jhoomar Baori area. Following this sighting, speculation arose that RBT-2510 might soon be expecting cubs. However, for the past several days, RBT-2510 has gone out of sight.
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DFO Manas Singh said that five teams have been constituted to search for the two tigresses. These teams are patrolling the forest areas of Ranthambore. Additionally, the number of trap cameras has been increased, and surveillance measures have been further tightened.
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