Legendary Collarwali Tigress passes away in Madhya Pradesh:
India's Supermom tigress, popularly nicknamed collarwali, aka T15, breathed his last in Madhya Pradesh. Collarwali became famous and holds the record of giving birth to 29 cubs, earning the tag of ‘supermom’.
In fact, in 2008, when Panna Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh became tiger-less, it was one of the female cubs of Collarwali that was sent to Panna for reviving the big cat’s population there.
‘Collarwali’ passing away at 17, is a record of sorts, as experts note that the average age of a tiger is about 12 years.
Alok Mishra, field director, Pench Tiger Reserve, was quoted as saying, "The tigress was ill due to old age. She was last spotted near Bhura Dev Nullah on January 14. She was spotted lying down. She was under the observation of veterinary doctors and was unable to walk. She passed away at 6.15 pm on Saturday."
“The exact cause of the death will be known after a post mortem but prima facie it appears to be due to multi-organ failure caused by old-age,” he added.
SPECIAL NOTES FOR ASPIRANTS:
- The total number of tigers in India is 2967.
- Total 53 Tiger Reserve is in India.
- Project Tiger is a Tiger Conservation programme launched in April 1973 by Govt. of India.
- Jim Corbett National park host the maximum number of Tiger in India, followed by Bandipur.
- Scientific Name of Tiger- Panthera Tigris
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