Cubs may have died from stress, weakness; lab report awaited

Mysore/Mysuru : Four tiger cubs rescued from a maize field at Gowdanakatte village in Hanagodu Hobli, Hunsur Taluk, on Nov. 30 and housed at Mysuru Zoo’s Chamundi Wildlife Rescue, Conservation and Rehabilitation Centre in Koorgalli have died.

One cub died on Dec. 6, two on Dec. 7 and the fourth on Dec. 9. Zoo officials said the mother tigress remains healthy and viscera of the cubs have been sent for laboratory analysis to determine the exact cause of death.

Frightened by commotion?

Wildlife experts said the tiger cubs may have been frightened by the shouting and commotion during the capture operation. Having been separated from their mother for two days, the cubs were likely weakened by hunger. They may also have become e

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