Talking to Deccan Chronicle, Mulugu district forest officer Rahul Kishan Jadhav defined that the area’s dense forests, hilly terrain, and water our bodies present a perfect habitat for wildlife, together with prey species like leopards, wild boars, sambar deer, and mountain goats — making it appropriate for tiger motion.

The Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary, a part of this ecological zone, is linked to key tiger reserves reminiscent of Tadoba-Andhari in Maharashtra and Indravati in Chhattisgarh. This hall facilitates common motion of tigers between these areas. Occasional tiger sightings have additionally been reported within the Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary in Warangal district.

In accordance to officers, tiger motion seeking meals and territory has elevated since December, with massive cats now being noticed extra steadily in Mulugu, Mahbubabad, Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Bhadradri Kothagudem, and Asifabad districts. Eturnagaram, specifically, has emerged as a vital zone for tiger exercise within the erstwhile Warangal area.

Forest officers have urged residents residing close to forest areas to stay vigilant, keep away from pointless entry into forests, and report any uncommon animal exercise to authorities instantly.