India News | Maha: Adult Tiger Found Dead in Chandrapur Forest; Territorial Fight Suspected

Chandrapur, Feb 28 (PTI) An adult tiger was found dead on Monday morning in Nagbhid forest under Bramhapuri division of Maharashtra's Chandrapur district, an official said.

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The tiger, around 13 years old and officially named T-11, may have died in a territorial fight with another big cat, he said.

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"The carcass was found near Huma Beat by staff patrolling to detect electrocution devices. The tiger's neck and claws have injury marks. There are visible marks of a fight between tigers at the spot," Chief Conservator of Forest N R Praveen said.

A post mortem has been carried out as per National Tiger Conservation Authority guidelines, he said.

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