An adult Bengal Tiger was found dead at Kaziranga National Park & Tiger Reserve in Assam on May 12. According to sources, the carcass of the tiger was found floating on the Mora Diphlu River at Kohora Range.
Bengal Tiger Found Dead
It is mentioned the carcass was found by forest officials who informed the local police and a veterinary team. The carcass had injury marks in many places, indicating that the feline died following an altercation with another tiger.
Earlier, the carcass of a Royal Bengal Tiger was found in Orang National Park. The carcass was found near the Bhabapur camp.
According to Pradipta Baruah, DFO, Mangaldoi Wildlife Division, the Royal Bengal Tiger died a few days back due to old-age-related issues. ”Immediately we along with the veterinary team rushed to the spot for post-mortem. We suspect that the tiger died due to old-age-related issues. It’s a natural death,” the DFO said further.