March 07, 2022, 11:04 AM ISTSource: TOI.in
Tourists visiting Ranthambore National Park were delighted to see T-39, a tigress popularly known as Noor, during a safari. The tigress was seen near Anicut holding a newborn cub in her mouth. It has been confirmed that the 13-year-old tigress has given birth to her fifth litter. In all, she has given birth to nine cubs since 2012. Unfortunately she gave birth to two cubs for the third time, she died after birth. Ranthambore National Park is currently facing sex ratio imbalance in its tiger population. The number of cubs has gone up to 20, taking the total population to 73. There are currently 30 female and 23 male tigers in the park.