Madhya Pradesh Records 55th Tiger Death, Highest Since Project Tiger Launch

• Madhya Pradesh reported its 55th tiger death this year, marking the highest fatality count since Project Tiger began in 1973.
• The latest victim was a male tiger, 8-10 years old, found near Hilgan village in the Dhana range of Sagar region, Bundelkhand.
• Local residents discovered the carcass, prompting the Forest Department to secure the area and initiate an investigation.
• Preliminary examination showed no external injuries, and all body parts were intact; a post-mortem is underway to determine the cause of death.
• Officials are investigating if the tiger dispersed from the nearby Nauradehi Tiger Reserve, as the area was not previously known for tiger presence.

Why It Matters: MP's 55th tiger death this year is a grim record since Project Tiger's 1973 launch.