Ramgarh Reserve

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• For the first time Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve in Bundi, Rajasthan witnessed the birth of three cubs.
• Almost a year ago this tigress T-102, also known as Begum, was relocated to the newly notified reserve in Bundi.

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• The Tiger population of the reserve now stands at five.
  • A male tiger - T-115
  • Tigress - T-102 (daughter of Ranthambore tigress T-73)
  • Three newly born cubs.
• The tigress earlier gave birth to cubs two times
  • 4 cubs in November 2020.
  • During second time, the cubs were killed by male tiger T-115 or other wild animal.
• Shifting of another tigress is in process as male tiger pose a threat to the newly born cubs.

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