Pictures of the tiger translocation that took place for the first time in India 28.06.08
The much-awaited relocation of tigers from the Ranthambore National Park to the Sariska Tiger Reserve, considered the first of its kind, is all set to take place. Under the joint aegis of the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) and the Rajasthan forest department, the trial run to shift the tiger was conducted.The Rs 1.5-crore project to reintroduce the big cats at the 881.11 square kilometre Sariska reserve after it lost all its tigers to poaching has been much debated with experts differing on whether this was a wise move. While a section has been advocating the cause, another said it was dangerous as there were still some villages in the core forest area. One tiger would be re-introduced on day one. After being brought into the reserve, the tiger would be kept in a fenced enclosure at Nayapani, an area that has been known for most tiger sightings. The radio-collar-fitted tiger would be kept under a strict watch before it would be released in the open. Later, it would be joined by another tiger, also from Ranthambore.Three tigers, two females and one male, are to be brought from Ranthambore in the first phase. 2 more tigers to be shifted in Phase-II .In the second phase, two more tigers will be relocated. The entire process is expected to take three years. The tigers to be introduced are ones with proven parenting skills.However, forest authorities are yet to relocate most of villages located within Sariska, which was a pre-condition to the reintroduction of tigers at Sariska. So far, of the 11 villages proposed to be shifted, only one, Bergen, has been relocated. Forest authorities hope to shift at least two more soon. About 100 exarmymen have also been recruited to keep vigil in the forest. They will be assisted by a 120-member squad for night patrolling.
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