Tigress Zeenat gives birth to four cubs in Similipal
Zeenat with one of her cubs in Odisha’s Similipal Tiger Reserve. The translocation effort aimed at enhancing the genetic diversity of tigers in Odisha’s Similipal Tiger Reserve has received a major boost, with tigress Zeenat, brought from Maharashtra, giving birth to four cubs. Photographs of Zeenat gently carrying her cubs in her mouth within the reserve have since gone viral. “Today, a proud chapter has been added to Odisha’s natural resources and wildlife conservation efforts. Tigress Zeenat, relocated from Maharashtra’s Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve, has given birth to four cubs in the conducive environment of Similipal,” Chief Minister Mohan Majhi announced on X on Tuesday (June 2, 2026). “This success not only signifies an increase in the tiger population in the State but also stands as an excellent testament to our administrative foresight in protecting biodiversity and creating a safe and robust habitat for wildlife,” said Mr. Majhi. Odisha Chief Minister further said, “Special measures have been taken by the Forest Department to ensure the safety of the mother and cubs, and their movements are being …








