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Tigers spotted moving from Andhra Pradesh into Odisha, Bargarh district on high alert
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 11:02 PM
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Wild tigers have been observed traveling from Andhra Pradesh into Odisha, prompting forest officials in Bargarh district to raise alerts and monitor the new habitats.
Forest officials in Odisha have reported sightings of several tigers moving southward from the bordering forests of Andhra Pradesh. The animals appear to be exploring new territories in the dense woodlands of Bargarh district, a region not previously known for resident tiger populations.
The state wildlife department has placed Bargarh on heightened alert, deploying additional patrols and camera traps to track the big cats' movements and ensure both animal safety and public security. Officials say the shift may be driven by a combination of prey availability and habitat pressure in their traditional ranges.
Local communities have been informed about the presence of the predators, and authorities are urging residents to avoid venturing into forested areas after dusk. Continuous monitoring will help determine whether the tigers establish a permanent presence or continue their transient journey across state borders.
The state wildlife department has placed Bargarh on heightened alert, deploying additional patrols and camera traps to track the big cats' movements and ensure both animal safety and public security. Officials say the shift may be driven by a combination of prey availability and habitat pressure in their traditional ranges.
Local communities have been informed about the presence of the predators, and authorities are urging residents to avoid venturing into forested areas after dusk. Continuous monitoring will help determine whether the tigers establish a permanent presence or continue their transient journey across state borders.