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Similipal Tiger Reserve faces severe ecological distress due to illegal st
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Biodiversity Hotspot Similipal Tiger Reserve is facing severe ecological distress due to rampant illegal stone mining within its eco-sensitive and buffer zones. The Dukhra range, in particular, has been identified as a hotspot for such illicit activities, which are wreaking havoc on the e
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Similipal becomes India's 107th national park, Odisha's 2nd
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Similipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha has been conferred the status of National Park. With this declaration, Similipal becomes the state's second national park after Bhitarkanika and 107th in the country.
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Odisha's Similipal Reserve begins preparations for Tiger Census 2026
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Regional Chief Conservator of Forests (RCCF) Prakash Chand Gogineni said that groundwork has already begun in the Mayurbhanj-based reserve, with a special focus on building staff capacity and standardising ecological monitoring.
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Odisha: Tiger population pegged at 30 by first state-wide estimation
Updated : 2 years ago IST
As per the report, of the 30 tigers, a total of 27 unique adult tigers were camera-trapped in Odisha during the AOTE exercise, and evidence of another three adult tigers were also found in the Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR), which have not been camera-trapped.
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Odisha: Concern over decline in population of tigers at Similipal Tiger Re
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The Similipal Tiger Reserve, Odisha's largest tiger reserve, is located in Mayurbhanj district. Fewer than thirty tigers were recorded living in 1975. The decreasing tiger population has been a matter of concern in the reserve. 29 tigers were counted in a recent tiger census that was done in
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Odisha to establish world's first Melanistic Tiger Safari near Similipal T
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The Government of Odisha is set to establish the world's first melanistic tiger safari near Baripada in the Mayurbhanj district, forest department officials said on Wednesday.
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Odisha's Similipal Reserve to house rare black tigers in country
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The Similipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district is the only tiger reserve in India that houses the rare black tiger (pseudo-melanistic), which has distinctive dark stripe patterns due to a genetic mutation. The reserve is located in the Mayurbhanj district, at the eastern end of
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Odisha police seizes 71 illegal arms from near Simplipal Tiger Reseve
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
A total of 71 illegal arms were seized from an adjoining area of the Similipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha during intelligence-based search operations.
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"Country will remain indebted for his sacrifice," says Union Minister Bhup
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
In this regard, Bhupender Yadav took to Twitter and said," Saddened to share that forest guard Bimal Kumar Jena was killed by poachers in the Similipal Tiger Reserve of Odisha. Jena died in the line of duty trying to protect India's wildlife. We remain indebted for his sacrifice. May his sou
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President Droupadi Murmu visits Similipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
President Droupadi Murmu on Friday visited Similipal Tiger Reserve in Mayurbhanj, Odisha.
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Rare black tiger found dead in Odisha's Similipal Reserve
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
According to the Field Director of Similipal Tiger Reserve, one tiger death was detected on the morning of April 30 by Similipal South division staff at Badamakkabadi ll beat area, Nawana south range.
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Rare melanistic tiger found dead in Odisha's Similipal Tiger Reserve
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
A rare melanistic tiger was found dead in Odisha's Simlipal National Park (STR) in Mayurbhanj district, forest officials said on Monday.
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