India's most famous tiger, known as Supermom, has died for giving birth to 29 cubs during her lifetime.
He reports it to the Jazeera online, adding that the cat's disappearance has caused widespread displeasure among Indians.
Supermom lived on the Pench Tiger Reserve in central India and died Saturday night, aged 16, of old age, park director Ashok Kumar Mishra said.
"It is rare for a tiger to give birth to 29 cubs, including five at one time, and successfully rear 25, which may have earned her the title of Supermom among wildlife lovers," said the director of the game. Park.
"Tribute to the Tiger Supermom ... In the forests of Madhya Pradesh there will always be the roar of the cubs of the 'Queen of Pench Tiger Reserve'," Madhya Pradesh Prime Minister Singh Chouhan said on Twitter.
India is home to around 75% of the world's tiger population, and its conservation efforts have been quite successful, with a 2018 census counting 2,967 big cats.
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