India, Nov. 20 -- A female tigress - Tara (T-20-S-2) - brought from Tadoba was released into the Sahyadri Reserves on Thursday morning after completing a scientifically monitored acclimatisation period inside a controlled enclosure at Chandoli National Park under the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve.

Tara was soft-released into a secure pre-release facility on November 13 and underwent continuous observation by veterinarians and wildlife biologists from the Wildlife Institute of India. Her behaviour, movement, feeding patterns, territorial instincts and responses to natural stimuli were monitored daily to assess readiness for full release. The enclosure gate was opened at 4.30pm on November 18, but she chose to wait.

On the morning of November 20...