Tigress T138 Reintroduced into West Bengal's Buxa Tiger Reserve
Translocation commenced a structured, phased tiger restoration initiative.
Release occurred alongside the launch of National Wildlife Week 2026.
Buxa was formally established as a tiger sanctuary in 1983.
🎯 Key Point: Tigress T138 translocated from Valmiki to Buxa Tiger Reserve.
Key Facts / Static GK
Valmiki Tiger Reserve: West Champaran, Bihar
Project Tiger Launched: 1973
Practice Quiz — 3 October 2026
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