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Vigorous Tigress Relocated from Valmiki Tiger Reserve to Buxa Reserve in West Bengal
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 01 Oct 2026, 02:32 AM
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A female tiger from the Valmiki Tiger Reserve has been moved to Buxa Tiger Reserve in West Bengal, officials said.
The forest department has transferred a tigress from Valmiki Tiger Reserve to Buxa Tiger Reserve in West Bengal. The relocation was carried out under controlled conditions to ensure the animal’s safety during transport. Officials confirmed that the tigress arrived at the new habitat earlier today.
Buxa Tiger Reserve, located in the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas, is a recognized stronghold for Bengal tigers. The addition of the tigress is expected to bolster the reserve’s breeding population, although specific details about the animal’s age or health were not disclosed.
The move reflects ongoing efforts by wildlife authorities to balance tiger numbers across protected areas in the state. No incidents were reported during the transfer, and the tigress is now under observation by reserve staff.
Buxa Tiger Reserve, located in the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas, is a recognized stronghold for Bengal tigers. The addition of the tigress is expected to bolster the reserve’s breeding population, although specific details about the animal’s age or health were not disclosed.
The move reflects ongoing efforts by wildlife authorities to balance tiger numbers across protected areas in the state. No incidents were reported during the transfer, and the tigress is now under observation by reserve staff.