Maternal Challenges and Infanticide in Captive Big Cats: Understanding Behavioral Complexities
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 17) Topic: GS3 – Environment Context: A tigress in Siliguri zoo accidentally killed her three newborn cubs, sparking discussions about similar occurrences in captivity. The deaths were attributed to damage inflicted while carrying the cubs, highlighting the complexities of maternal behavior in captive animals. Analysis of News: …