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Gujarat Plans to Bring Companion for Its Lone Tiger
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 19 Oct 2026, 05:46 AM
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Gujarat authorities are planning to introduce a second tiger to pair with the state's only tiger. The initiative aims to create a double match for breeding and conservation purposes.
Gujarat currently has a single tiger residing in one of its wildlife facilities. Officials have said they are exploring the possibility of bringing another tiger to the facility to form a pair. The move is being considered to support breeding efforts and improve the genetic diversity of the captive tiger population. Discussions are underway with other zoos and wildlife centers to identify a suitable companion animal. No specific timeline or source for the second tiger has been disclosed yet.