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Royal Bengal Tigers perish in the cyclone

Kolkata : India | May 26, 2009 at 6:44 PM PDT
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The recent cyclone Aila that swept through West Bengal and parts of Eastern India have taken its toll of not only more than 60 humans but also of the flora and fauna – apparently more than a dozen of the Royal Bengal Tigers, the pride of India, apart from crocodiles, deer and wild boars have been washed away from the Sunderbans. To maintain control over the dwindling numbers of the tigers, there are innumerable mechanisms in place including forest rangers to take care of illegal poaching – but, no one can guard against the furies of nature. The ministers would view the devastated countryside sitting high up in the air in their helicopters and might be shocked to watch, helplessly, the floating carcasses of the Royal Bengal tigers alongside cattle and humans. That is what life is all about …

prabirghose is based in Nāshik, Maharashtra, India, and is an Anchor for Allvoices.
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Posted By mona37 mona37 | almost 3 years ago
They are usually located on the Mainland of Southeastern Asia and in central and southern India. Those living on islands have almost disappeared, most now live in zoos or special wildlife parks.
Even though it is illegal, white tigers are hunted by poachers in many Asian countries.
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