Kanha reserve: Viral outbreak suspected in deaths of tigress, cubs
A tigress and her four cubs have died in Kanha Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh, with officials suspecting a Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) outbreak as the cause. Symptoms observed include respiratory and gastrointestinal issues, and samples have been sent for confirmation while preventive measures are being implemented. Increased human-animal interaction and unvaccinated dogs near the reserve are raising concerns about disease transmission to wildlife.
- ▪A tigress and her four cubs died within 10 days in Kanha Tiger Reserve, prompting suspicion of a Canine Distemper Virus outbreak.
- ▪Symptoms in the deceased tigers included respiratory disorder and gastrointestinal infection, both associated with CDV.
- ▪Samples from the tigress and cubs have been preserved for testing, and monitoring of other tigers in the area has begun.
- ▪Experts and activists blame unvaccinated dogs near forest areas for potential CDV transmission and call for stricter control measures.
- ▪Since January 2026, seven tigers have died in Kanha Tiger Reserve, with earlier deaths attributed to natural causes or infighting.
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Kanha reserve: Viral outbreak suspected in deaths of tigress, cubsA tigress and her four cubs died in Kanha Tiger Reserve, raising fears of a Canine Distemper Virus outbreak; monitoring and preventive measures are underway.Published on: May 01, 2026 3:24 AM ISTBy Shruti Tomar, BhopalShare viaCopy link The death of a tigress and her four cubs within 10 days in Madhya Pradesh’s congested Kanha Tiger Reserve, one of India’s most iconic tiger habitats, has led officials to suspect an outbreak of Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) .Kanha reserve: Viral outbreak suspected in deaths of tigress, cubsL Krishnamurthy, the state’s additional principal chief conservator of forest said: “The cause of death of the tigress and her cubs was respiratory disorder and gastrointestinal infection, but we cannot…
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