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Tiger Attacks 2 Bikers In Uttarakhand, Drags 1 Into Deep Forest
In Uttarakhand's Almora district, a tiger allegedly attacked two bikers, and dragged one of them into deep forest near Corbett Tiger Reserve, informed Forest officials on July 17. Afsarul (25), who was returning home with his friend, fell victim to the tiger, which waited patiently inside the bushes. Soon after the incidents, officials rushed to the spot and initiated a search. Reportedly, traces of Afsarul's blood has been found.
Tags: Uttarakhand, Corbett Tiger Reserve, Almora, Tiger attack, Uttar Pradesh
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Reserve Probe Panel Submits Report On Illegal Construction In Corbett Tiger
The fourth inquiry report has been submitted to the Uttarakhand government in the illegal felling of trees and constructions in the Kalagarh forest division of Corbett Tiger Reserve. The probe was started by the Additional Chief Conservator of Forest Kapil Joshi, following Uttarakhand High Court's orders. Meanwhile, the fourth report submitted also indicates illegal activities under the chief wildlife warden JS Suhag and ex Kalagarh DFO… read-more
Tags: Kalagarh forest, Corbett Tiger Reserve, Morghatti zones, Uttarakhand High Court, Kapil Joshi
Courtesy: India Today
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Corbett Reserve Stretch Plans Bird Census From Feb 16, After 13 Year
To give thrust to avian conservation, the Uttarakhand forest department is planning to conduct bird census in the Corbett Tiger Reserve landscape from February 16-18. Sensing a possibility of over 600 bird species in the landscape, the census to be conducted after the 13-year gap would cover 12 ranges of Kalagarh tiger reserve and Ramnagar forest division. Moreover, the department will adopt a sighting method and will deploy 21 teams having… read-more
Tags: Birds, Bird Census, Corbett Tiger Reserve, Uttarakhand
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
