Mumbai: Tigress T24-C2 gives birth at SGNP

Srivalli with her cubs

Srivalli, also known as T24-C2, has delivered four cubs in captivity at SGNP. Tragically, one cub perished after being crushed under the tigress' body.

"Tigress T24-C2 (Srivalli) delivered four cubs in captivity at SGNP on May 17. Regrettably, one of the four cubs died on May 18. Our team, alongside the veterinary officer, is vigilantly monitoring the health of the tigress and the three remaining cubs. During monitoring, our team observed that the tigress is taking care of the cubs and feeding them. It is reported that the weight of the cubs is around 2 kg," stated Deputy Conservator of Forest (DCF) Revati Kulkarni.