Alwar, June 2 -- A tigress in the Sariska Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan has given birth to four healthy cubs, taking the total number of tigers in the reserve to 46, officials aware of the details said on Sunday. "Good News from Sariska Tiger Reserve!! Tigress ST-19 has been sighted with 4 healthy cubs. She is the third tigress in Sariska to give birth to four cubs in a year - a promising sign for tiger conservation in the region," Rajasthan forest, environment and climate change Sanjay Sharma said in a post on X. This is the third known instance of a tigress in Sariska giving birth to four cubs in a single year. Previously, Tigresses ST-12 and ST-22 also gave birth to four cubs each in March and May last year, respectively, officials said. A forest official aware of the details said the presence of the cubs was confirmed through camera traps and patrolling. With this, the tally of tigers in the reserve has risen to 46. "The cubs appear to be healthy and are adapting well to the natural habitat," the official said on condition of anonymity. "The area has been restricted to minimize human interference and ensure the safety of the tigress and her cubs. A dedicated monitoring team is keeping continuous watch over the region."...