One of the two tiger cubs rescued in Nilgiris dies
One of two tiger cubs rescued by the Forest Department near Solada village in Nilgiris has died. A post-mortem will be conducted on the deceased cub following NTCA protocols. The surviving cub will be relocated to Arignar Anna Zoological Park in Chennai for care in captivity.
- ▪The tiger cub died on April 27, 2026, after being taken into captivity.
- ▪Forest officials believe the cubs were abandoned by their mother.
- ▪A post-mortem will be performed in accordance with National Tiger Conservation Authority guidelines.
- ▪The surviving tiger cub will be moved to Arignar Anna Zoological Park in Chennai.
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One of the two tiger cubs, taken into captivity by the Forest department near Solada village after they were believed to have been abandoned by their mother, died on Monday (April 27, 2026).Officials said that a post-mortem on the remains of the cub will be performed, in accordance with the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) protocols. They added that the other tiger cub will be taken to Arignar Anna Zoological Park in Chennai, where it will be raised in captivity.
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