Tiger Bones

Just today TOI reported the confiscation of tiger and leopard bones along with part of other wildlife. Uttaranchal it seems is most susceptible to poaching due to large forest belts and wildlife that includes tigers, leopards, and wild elephants.

The bones were confiscated right at the doorstep of the  Corbett tiger reserve at Ramnagar. The Field Director's office is based here. Earlier a number of snares and traps were seized from a person.    

Unfortunately, the seizure is not a rare occurrence but rather frequent. The state is already beset with rabid colonization of its natural places due to what seems to be a no-hold-bar policy. The poaching in the state spells disaster and could lead to the extinction of many engendered animals.

Uttaranchal is one of the finest birding destinations but the colonization will take its toll and bring the figure down. Wildlife and Birding Tourism has brought about substantial revenue generation along with employment to a large number of downtrodden. Conservation and preservation practices are to be followed actively in order to boost tourism responsibly and protect nature.