Man-eating tigers keep dominance in captivity

Director of Corbett Tiger Reserve Saket Badola said, “Tigers establish territories that can span over 50 kilometers. They mark their territory with urine so that the scent informs other tigers about the area. Additionally, tigers scratch the ground to signal to other tigers that this is their boundary and they should not enter. Furthermore, by spraying urine, clawing, vocalising, defecating, and patrolling, tigers demonstrate their territory.”Pradeep Mishra, in-charge of Dehradun Zoo, said, “On November 25, tigers D-1 and D-2 (as referred to by the forest department) were displayed to the public for the first time. Prior to this, both tigers were at the Dhela Rescue Centre.Since being released into the enclosure, there has been a significant change in their behaviour.” The zoo administration is making efforts to provide a natural environment for both tigers. Meanwhile, the tigers are also trying to adapt their enclosure to resemble a forest.



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