The Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) has announced the death of captive tigress Bijalee (T2), who died at around 9.45 pm on September 16 at the age of approximately 18 years and four months. The park administration said she had been suffering from age-related health issues.

Bijalee had been at SGNP since 2016

Bijalee had been under the care of SGNP since July 2016, after she was brought to the park from Pench Tiger Reserve. During her decade-long association with the park, she became a familiar presence for visitors as well as the veterinary and animal-care teams.