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West Bengal Tigress ‘Duwar Rani’ Safely Rescued in Assam’s Kokrajhar
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What Happened?
A tigress known as ‘Duwar Rani’ was rescued in Assam’s Kokrajhar after traveling over 100 km from West Bengal’s Buxa Tiger Reserve, following a coordinated operation by forest departments.
Key points
- The tigress, identified as BT1, was tranquillised by West Bengal Forest Department officials.
- The rescue operation involved three elephants and three JCB machines.
- BT1 was released into the wild at Buxa Tiger Reserve on October 2, 2026.
- She traveled over 100 km, reaching Raimona National Park in Assam.
- The operation was a coordinated effort between West Bengal and Assam forest departments.
- Assam's Environment Minister praised the cooperation among the departments.
Key insights
- This operation demonstrates effective collaboration between different state forest departments.
- The rescue may lead to improved strategies for managing human-wildlife interactions.
- Such coordinated efforts could enhance public safety in areas near wildlife habitats.
Why it matters
The successful rescue highlights the importance of inter-state cooperation in wildlife conservation.
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Duwar Rani· AnimalBuxa Tiger Reserve· LocationAssam· StateWest Bengal· StateKokrajhar· CityRaimona National Park· LocationJayanta Mallabaruah· Person
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