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When did the legendary collar tiger that gave birth to 29 cubs passes away?

15th Jan 2022

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Correct Answer : 15th Jan 2022

Collarwali, the legendary tigress of Madhya Pradesh's "Pench Tiger Reserve", died on Saturday(15th Jan 2022) evening due to old age. The 17-year-old tigress had earned the tag of "supermom" for giving birth to 29 cubs during its lifetime.

The tigress, also known as T-15, had given birth to 29 cubs in eight litters during eleven years - between 2008 and 2018.

Visuals showed several locals attending the funeral of the tigress, who was last seen on January 14 by the reserve visitors, according to a PTI report. Some were seen with garlands, others with folded hands to pay their last respects to the most photographed tigress..

Source : NDTV

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