Monsoons are proving to be tough times for tigers and perhaps the rest of the wildlife. Most of the parks are closed during this period with human movement restricted including that of the forest staff. Closure of the park and lowering of guard provides much awaited opportunity for poachers to attack the parks. Maximum numbers of tigers, young and adults, go "missing" a euphimism for poaching, during the rainy season.
The recent tiger bones recovered from Bhima Bawaria are suspected to be of a sub adult from Jim Corbett. Bhima Bawaria operates in Amangarh area abutting the boundary of the Corbett Reserve.
A 24 hr vigil needs to be mounted and system of patrolling the park needs to be strengthened. Areas which are not affected by rains should be opened to visitors because greater frequency of bonafide persons will reduce chances for the poachers.
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Visitors and tourists create pressure on the forest deptt. officials and also on the poachers; The park ( some accessible area ) must remain open in Monsoon also.The parks in Rajasthan need not be closed in Monsoon, and some areas of Corbett and other parks near the roads are also within reach.
Good idea, but without proper patrolling, the tigers and other animals would still "vanish" during the rains. The arms-less tourists could hardly stop poaching inside the park.
It is not that only armed guards are going to save the tiger. Mere presence in the park will act as deterent to would be criminals. Organised patrolling is the need of hour.
Monsoon has taken heavy toll on tigers. Yuvraj, a grand male tiger in Ranthambhore "disappeared" during monsoon only.
If the park and its roads permit, visitors should be allowed inside.
It is a good idea to keep certain portions of parks open during monsoon.
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