Tiger Spotted In Beed After Nearly A Century
Beed: A tiger has been spotted in Beed district after nearly a century, marking a significant development for wildlife conservation, Range Forest Officer Amol Munde said. Munde said the four-year-old male tiger, which set out from Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary in Yavatmal district in 2023, was captured on a camera trap in the Brahmgaon forest range of Ashti tehsil on August 20. According to Munde,…
A tiger has been spotted in Beed district after nearly a century, signaling an important milestone for wildlife preservation, according to Range Forest Officer Amol Munde. The four-year-old male tiger, originally from Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary in Yavatmal district, was photographed by a camera trap in the Brahmgaon forest range of Ashti tehsil on August 20.
Subsequent camera-trap images from September 30 onwards revealed the big cat ventured into Ashti and Patoda tehsil regions. Munde emphasized this sighting marks the first documented presence of a tiger in Ashti and Patoda forests since the 1910s and 1920s. The tiger has traversed through various districts, including Chandrapur, Dharashiv, Latur, and Ahilyanagar, prior to entering Beed district.
Weighing around 200 kg, the feline has been moving in and out of Beed’s forest zones for three to four months annually. Having crossed the Ashti and Patoda tehsil forests, the tiger has now reached the Kari area near Barshi in Solapur district, demonstrating its extensive movement across Maharashtra in pursuit of a suitable habitat.
Wildlife officials stated that the tiger typically maintains a safe distance from human settlements, and there is no immediate cause for residents to fear. Munde clarified that the tiger will continue its journey until it locates an appropriate territory. Certain areas within Ashti, Patoda, and Beed tehsils are deemed advantageous for the big cat's movement.
To ensure safety, residents and livestock owners have been advised to refrain from entering the forest regions frequented by the animal. Munde requested people in the vicinity to exercise caution and abide by the safety guidelines. The tiger's movement across multiple districts underscores the significance of safeguarding forest corridors and natural habitats that facilitate wildlife dispersal in search of appropriate territories.
Its appearance in Beed district after nearly a century is being hailed as a crucial advancement for the region's wildlife conservation initiatives.
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