Sixth tiger dies of suspected CDV in Madhya Pradesh’s Kanha Reserve
Another tiger has died in Madhya Pradesh’s Kanha Tiger Reserve, suspected to be the sixth death linked to canine distemper virus (CDV) within a month. The deceased tiger was found with signs of a serious lung infection and injuries, prompting further investigation. Authorities are taking precautionary measures to contain the virus and have initiated a vaccination drive for local dogs.
- ▪A six-year-old male tiger was found dead in Kanha Tiger Reserve on May 19, 2026.
- ▪Initial post-mortem findings indicate a serious lung infection and possible CDV infection.
- ▪The virus has previously caused the deaths of a female tiger and four cubs in April.
- ▪Precautionary measures, including disinfection and a vaccination drive for local dogs, are being implemented.
- ▪The rising population of stray dogs in the area is a concern for wildlife officials.
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Another tiger has been found dead in Madhya Pradesh’s Kanha Tiger Reserve (KTR), with the authorities suspecting it to be the sixth death within a month due to the canine distemper virus (CDV), which spreads through dogs. The six-year-old male tiger was found dead on Tuesday (May 19, 2026) in compartment number 156 of Mohgaon beat under the Mukki range by a patrolling team that was acting on information about an animal being unwell, according to officials. Tigress, four cubs die in Kanha Tiger Reserve in Madhya PradeshKTR Deputy Director P. K.
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