The Madhya Pradesh High Court sought a status report on all nine tiger reserves after recent tiger deaths and suspected Canine Distemper Virus infections at Kanha. It directed stronger disease prevention, dog vaccination, veterinary staffing and compliance with Supreme Court conservation guidelines
The deaths of Tigress T141 and her four cubs within nine days at Kanha Tiger Reserve have raised fears of a possible Canine Distemper Virus outbreak. Wildlife experts are conducting forensic and laboratory investigations to confirm the source of the suspected infection
A tigress and her cub died in Kanha Tiger Reserve, pushing Madhya Pradesh’s tiger deaths to 27 this year. Officials cite treatment issues, while activists point to infection risks, poor monitoring, and disease spread concerns
In Panna Tiger Reserve and Kanha Tiger Reserve, a tiger and a cub were found dead. While the cub’s death appears natural, authorities are investigating the decomposed tiger carcass with forensic and STF assistance
A leopardess carcass was found in Madhya Pradesh’s Kanha Tiger Reserve, likely killed by a tiger, forest officials said. Evidence such as bite marks, pug marks, and drag marks indicated a big cat attack; the carcass was disposed of per protocol
A male tiger and two female cubs were found dead in Madhya Pradesh's Kanha Tiger Reserve, killed in separate territorial fights with other big cats. Post-mortems confirmed the cause, and carcasses were disposed of per NTCA guidelines
