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Tiger sighted in Beed forest after nearly a century, Maharashtra officials say
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🗓 20 Oct 2026, 11:45 AM
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A tiger entered the forested area of Beed district in Maharashtra, marking the first confirmed sighting in almost 100 years, forest officials said.
Forest officials in Maharashtra reported that a tiger was seen moving through the dense woods of Beed district, a sighting that has not been recorded for nearly a century. The animal was spotted by forest‑department patrols during routine monitoring and its presence was immediately confirmed by wildlife officers.
The department said the sighting underscores a possible resurgence of the species in parts of the state where tigers have been absent for decades. While no exact number of individuals is known, experts noted that the region's improved habitat and prey base could be encouraging such movements.
Authorities have urged local residents to remain vigilant and avoid approaching the animal. Simultaneously, forest teams are intensifying camera‑trap deployment and tracking efforts to gather data on the tiger's movements and to ensure both human safety and wildlife protection.
The last recorded tiger in Beed dates back to the early 20th century, making this observation a notable event for conservationists monitoring the species' range expansion across Maharashtra.
The department said the sighting underscores a possible resurgence of the species in parts of the state where tigers have been absent for decades. While no exact number of individuals is known, experts noted that the region's improved habitat and prey base could be encouraging such movements.
Authorities have urged local residents to remain vigilant and avoid approaching the animal. Simultaneously, forest teams are intensifying camera‑trap deployment and tracking efforts to gather data on the tiger's movements and to ensure both human safety and wildlife protection.
The last recorded tiger in Beed dates back to the early 20th century, making this observation a notable event for conservationists monitoring the species' range expansion across Maharashtra.