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Times of India14.05.2026EnvironmentIndia

Madhya Pradesh Loses 32 Tigers in 5 Months; Electrocution, Disease Emerge as Key Threats

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Madhya Pradesh has lost 32 tigers in the first five months of 2026, with electrocution from illegal wire traps and canine distemper virus being major threats outside and inside protected areas, respectively.

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