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Ranthambore Tiger T-108 Shows Health Improvement, Forest Dept Keeps Watch
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 04:15 PM
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The forest department reports that the injured tiger T-108, known as ‘Jai’, is recovering after facial wounds and continues to be closely monitored in Ranthambore Tiger Reserve.
Ranthambore Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan has recorded a positive turn in the condition of tiger T-108, popularly called ‘Jai’. The animal, which suffered visible injuries near its face, is now showing signs of recovery, according to officials of the state forest department.
The department said that after the wound was first noticed, veterinary teams provided immediate care and have since been conducting regular health checks. The tiger’s behavior and appetite have improved, indicating that the treatment is effective.
Forest officials continue to monitor T-108 around the clock, using camera traps and on‑site observations to ensure the animal does not face further complications. They emphasized that sustained surveillance is essential for the well‑being of any injured wildlife in the reserve.
The improvement is welcomed by conservationists, who view the health of individual tigers as a barometer of the overall ecosystem health in Ranthambore.
The department said that after the wound was first noticed, veterinary teams provided immediate care and have since been conducting regular health checks. The tiger’s behavior and appetite have improved, indicating that the treatment is effective.
Forest officials continue to monitor T-108 around the clock, using camera traps and on‑site observations to ensure the animal does not face further complications. They emphasized that sustained surveillance is essential for the well‑being of any injured wildlife in the reserve.
The improvement is welcomed by conservationists, who view the health of individual tigers as a barometer of the overall ecosystem health in Ranthambore.