Male Bengal Tiger Photographed in Buxa Tiger Reserve, Indicating Habitat Improvement

A mature male Bengal tiger was photographed in Buxa Tiger Reserve, West Bengal, on January 15, marking the first confirmed sighting since December 2023. The tiger's presence indicates improved habitat conditions due to grassland development, prey base enhancement, and relocation of forest villages. Officials suggest the tiger may have come from Bhutan or nearby reserves, possibly seeking a mate during the mating season. This sighting reinforces evidence of tigers sustaining themselves in Buxa after years without direct photographic proof.