Tigress airlifted and relocated in India to boost genetic diversity

A tigress in the Pench Reserve in Madhya Pradesh's Seoni was captured and successfully airlifted to Rajasthan for relocation in an Indian Air Force MI-17 helicopter on Sunday, officials said, with the objective of boosting genetic diversity.

Modern AI-based camera traps and motion sensor cameras were used to identify and monitor the tigress's movements , with approximately 50 cameras set up in the area to accurately monitor the big cat's health and behaviour, the official said.

The tigress was tranquilised under the leadership of Dr Akhilesh Mishra and Dr Prashant Deshmukh (Wildlife Conservation Trust), with the assistance of experts from Jabalpur Veterinary College and field biologists, and they were also on board the helicopter to ensure the safe journey of the tigress.

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