Tag: Similipal National Park

Despite intense forest fires in Similipal, the core and buffer areas remain unscathed, safeguarding the tigers. PCCF Sushant Nanda credits advanced AI technology and coordinated efforts by ODRAF and local squads for the effective management of fire incidents.

Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (Wildlife), Susanta Nanda informed on Tuesday that the Odisha government will conduct a tiger census every year. 

It is believed that the age of the Royal Bengal tiger was around 3.5 years. The death came to light after the staff detected the carcass during regular patrolling.

Taking to his official X (Formerly Twitter) handle, Patnaik informed that Odisha is setting up an exclusive melanistic tiger safari near Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) in Mayurbhanj.

14 of such off-roader camper vans will be unveiled today by Odisha Forest Minister Pradeep Amat on the occasion of the 64th Foundation Day of Nandankanan Zoological Park. These vehicles will be deployed in Similipal from Tomorrow.

"The wait is over. We are now open for visitors. Wishing a refreshing and pleasant visit in Similipal," the national park authorities said.

As many as 35 Royal Bengal Tigers (RBT) are staying inside the Similipal Sanctuary in Mayurbhanj district. The existence of these big cats was known from the camera traps during the ongoing tiger enumeration

He is T35 a young tiger trying to claim territory. Got into a fight with T31. Seems to be victorious as it confidently patrols its area., tweeted STR

As per reports, some tourists from Odisha and other states could not get out of Similipal after the locals blocked roads and launched a strike on Sunday. They were stuck at Barehipani.

As per reports, the tiger census will be carried out by the forest department in all the areas including Satakosia, Kaptipada and Bisoi under Baripada, Rairangpur and Karanjia sub-divisions in Mayurbhanj district.

For the first time this year, the park has been declared as a plastic-free area.

Tourists can enter the Tiger Reserve, located in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district, using two gates, one at Kaliani and the other at Pithabata.

Acting on a tip-off, Mayurbhanj police launched search operations at multiple locations in 14 police jurisdictions and arrested the poachers.

As per initial reports, a team consisting of ACF, ROs and dedicated staff of Similipal south, Similipal north and Rairangpur Division headed by Deputy director Similipal south division conducted a raid and recovered the tusks.

Apart from holding the protest, the agitating forest department employees also demanded fulfillment of their five-point charter of demands at the earliest.