Ramgarh Reserve
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Context
- For the first time Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve in Bundi, Rajasthan witnessed the birth of three cubs.
- Almost a year ago this tigress T-102, also known as Begum, was relocated to the newly notified reserve in Bundi.
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Other Details
- The Tiger population of the reserve now stands at five.
- A male tiger - T-115
- Tigress - T-102 (daughter of Ranthambore tigress T-73)
- Three newly born cubs.
- The tigress earlier gave birth to cubs two times
- 4 cubs in November 2020.
- During second time, the cubs were killed by male tiger T-115 or other wild animal.
- Shifting of another tigress is in process as male tiger pose a threat to the newly born cubs.
Must Read Article:
Ramgarh reserve
https://www.iasgyan.in/daily-current-affairs/ramgarh-reserve
https://www.iasgyan.in/daily-current-affairs/rajasthan-set-to-get-its-fourth-tiger-reserve
Dudhwa tiger reserve and other information
https://www.iasgyan.in/daily-current-affairs/dudhwa-tiger-reserve
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