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Two Tigers from Kuno National Park Enter Rajasthan’s Karanpur Forest Range for First Time
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 10:04 AM
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Two male tigers, KGP-3 and KOEMG-4, have crossed into Karanpur forest range in Karauli district, marking the first instance of Kuno tigers appearing together in a Rajasthan forest.
Two male tigers, identified as KGP-3 and KOEMG-4, have entered the Karanpur forest range in Karauli district, Rajasthan, after moving out of Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh.
The tigers were spotted by forest officials on a routine patrol and were immediately tagged with GPS collars to track their movements. Their presence in Rajasthan is unprecedented, as no Kuno tiger has been recorded in a Rajasthan forest before.
The Rajasthan Forest Department has issued an alert to all forest rangers and has increased surveillance in the area. Wildlife officers are monitoring the tigers’ movements closely to ensure their safety and to prevent any human‑wildlife conflict.
This event highlights the fluidity of tiger ranges in the region and underscores the importance of cross‑state conservation efforts. It also raises questions about habitat connectivity and the potential need for corridor protection between Kuno and Rajasthan’s forest ecosystems.
The tigers were spotted by forest officials on a routine patrol and were immediately tagged with GPS collars to track their movements. Their presence in Rajasthan is unprecedented, as no Kuno tiger has been recorded in a Rajasthan forest before.
The Rajasthan Forest Department has issued an alert to all forest rangers and has increased surveillance in the area. Wildlife officers are monitoring the tigers’ movements closely to ensure their safety and to prevent any human‑wildlife conflict.
This event highlights the fluidity of tiger ranges in the region and underscores the importance of cross‑state conservation efforts. It also raises questions about habitat connectivity and the potential need for corridor protection between Kuno and Rajasthan’s forest ecosystems.