Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) has witnessed the birth of tiger cubs after 13 long years. The park now boasts a total of 10 tigers. SGNP issued a statement stating that Srivalli, a four-year-old tigress, delivered four offspring on Friday. The tigress was rescued from Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) in Maharashtra’s Chandrapur district and brought to SGNP in March last year.

Srivalli had mated with Bajirao, a nine-year-old tiger, who was also rescued from Chandrapur and brought to SGNP in 2020. This will be the first time since 2009 that tiger cubs were born in captivity at SGNP. “Their condition is being monitored by veterinary doctors,” said an SGNP official.