First Inter-State Tiger Translocation Project

Kanha National Park (KNP) in Madhya Pradesh started relocating Tigers as a part of India’s first ever Inter-state translocation project. The Tigers are being shifted from KNP to Satkosia Tiger Reserve in Odisha.

Why the Relocation?

  • Space Crunch: A major reason behind this whole operation is the space crunch. With the steady increase in tiger population in many reserves, there is a need to expand the tiger habitat or to relocate them in a better and safe place.
  • Territorial Dispute:Territorial disputes are rising rapidly with an increase in population and as the space had to be shared in most of the ....
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