Due to their isolation from the remaining population in the country, the tigers in Ranthambhore and Sariska Tiger reserves have become genetically isolated. The results suggest that the Ranthambore population is isolated and that inbreeding depression is a realistic possibility in this population,” the study says about Ranthambhore tigers. However there is a surprise hidden in Ranthambhore tigers too. This means that even though Ranthambhore tigers are isolated, contrary to popular scientific belief, there is still a greater dissimilarity between tigers here. “Tigers in Rajasthan are unique and it is surprising that even after inbreeding no deficiency of any sort can be seen in these tigers.

Source: dna December 05, 2017 01:13 UTC