India, Nov. 21 -- A Royal Bengal Tiger was recently sighted at Manas National Park, attracting attention from conservationists, forest officials, and wildlife enthusiasts across Assam.

A senior field officer said the sighting indicates a healthy prey base and improved protection in the park, adding that consistent patrolling and community cooperation have been important.

The tiger was observed moving through the forest earlier this week, one of several recent sightings in the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Assam's Forest and Environment Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary posted on X on Friday: "The forest revealed its finest today, a Royal Bengal Tiger walking gently through the heart of @manasnptr. Photo Credit: Divya Sharma" Forest officia...