Similipal: In a significant move to bolster the tiger population and improve genetic diversity, two Royal Bengal Tigers from Maharashtra’s Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve will soon be translocated to Odisha’s Similipal Tiger Reserve. This effort is part of a broader strategy aimed at strengthening tiger conservation in the region. A team of forest officials, including the…
Baripada: The Similipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district has reopened to the public after being closed for four months during the rainy season. The reserve, one of India’s largest and most biodiverse national parks, is now welcoming wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers to explore its rich ecosystem. Similipal is home to a diverse array…
Baripada: The Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district is set to reopen to tourists from October 10, after being closed for nearly four months due to the monsoon season. The announcement was made in a notification issued on Monday by STR Field Director Prakash Chandra Gogineni. The reserve had been closed to visitors…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to receive five Royal Bengal Tigers from Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra by the end of September. The move aims to boost genetic diversity within the state’s tiger population, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen wildlife management and conservation. Three of these majestic big cats will be relocated to the Debrigarh…
Bhubaneswar: The Central Zoo Authority has greenlit the development of the world’s first melanistic tiger safari at Similipal Tiger Reserve. This groundbreaking announcement was made by Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) Wildlife in Odisha, Susanta Nanda, on Monday, in conjunction with International Tiger Day celebrations. The proposed safari, which will span 100 acres at…
Baripada: The Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) in Mayurbhanj district will be temporarily closed to visitors starting June 12. The Forest Department made this decision to ensure the safety of tourists as the rainy season commences in the state. In an official notification, STR Field Director Prakash Chandra Goginen stated that the closure is a precautionary…
Bhubaneswar: The authorities at the Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district have adopted tower-based artificial intelligence (AI) technology to swiftly detect and respond to forest fires. Recent reports indicate that AI systems are now actively monitoring forest fire activity in Similipal, allowing for immediate information retrieval and rapid intervention. This innovative approach, coupled…
Mayurbhanj: A male Royal Bengal tiger was discovered lifeless in Duduruchampa under the Nanana range within the Similipal Tiger Reserve in Mayurbhanj district. Despite the tiger’s demise occurring three days ago, the incident only came to light today. The carcass of the 3.5-year-old tiger was first sighted by a patrolling team on the evening of…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is gearing up to unveil an exclusive Melanistic Tiger Safari near Similipal Tiger Reserve in Mayurbhanj district, offering tourists and visitors a unique opportunity to witness the rare and majestic melanistic tigers found exclusively in the state. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik shared this exciting development in a post on X. Glad to announce…
