Andhra Pradesh prepares ground for translocation of two female tigers from Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh
An adult male tiger named ‘Explorer’ is in a playful mood at Papikonda National Park in Polavaram district. Kaplan was released to the PNP. File photo credit: Custom editing
The Andhra Pradesh State government has laid the groundwork to host two female tigers from the States of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh to support the thriving tiger population in the Papikonda National Park (PNP) in the Godavari Valley in Andhra Pradesh.
On February 14, the adult male tiger was named ”.Explorer‘, eight days after being tranquilized in Kurmapuram village in East Godavari district, was released back into the wild in the Godavari grounds of Papikonda National Park (PNP) in Andhra Pradesh as part of Operation Stripes.
Explorer It has adopted the PNP environment where it has access to abundant prey. Now it is in the process of creating its own region. Judging by his movements, he is extremely healthy, as the authorities claim.
To talk Hindu On Tuesday, February 24, S. Srikantakantha Reddy, Chief Conservator of Forests, Rajahmundry Wildlife Division, said; “Deputy Chief Minister and Forest Minister K. Pawan Kalyan appealed to the State governments of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh for two female tigers from their districts. Both the States accepted the appeal”.
A female tiger will be selected to be transported to the PNP from the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (Maharasthra), where the male tiger is found. ExplorerHe walked more than 650 kilometers until he calmed down in the East Godavari district.
“The choice of selecting two female tigers has been left to our department. One will come from Tadoba district and the other will preferably come from the State of Madhya Pradesh,” added Mr. Reddy. He claimed that the two female tigers would likely be “airlifted” from their native range to avoid relocation difficulties. “Given our preparedness, two tigresses are expected to be brought to the PNP at any time,” Mr. Reddy added.
“Male tiger, ExplorerThe tigress is looking for. The population will flourish in the PNP, where 39 deer have been introduced as part of the ‘hunt increase’. Explorer” said Mr. Reddy.
It was published – 25 February 2026 06:29 IST
