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Tiger sighting in Kumaon Himalayas
December 14 , 2025
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- A Bengal tiger has been spotted at nearly 10,000 ft in the Himalayas.
- The sighting occurred in the Sunderdhunga Glacier Valley of Uttarakhand.
- Camera traps captured the big cat in this remote alpine terrain.
- This is one of the highest confirmed elevations for the species.
- Bengal tigers are usually found below 6,000 feet altitude.
- Recent sightings suggest they may now explore higher Himalayan regions.
- Prey species like deer and serow are present at these heights.
- This provides a food base allowing tigers to survive at altitude.
- Images provide scientists proof of big cats venturing to alpine zones.
- It confirms tigers can survive and move in colder climates.
- Experts suggest climate change may push tigers to colder zones.
- Loss of forest and human pressure in lower habitats is key.
- Dispersal by younger tigers may also lead to higher-altitude presence.
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