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Kaziranga's 10th addition now home to two new-born tiger cubs amid fuss regarding conservation policies

Digital Desk: In a significant wildlife sighting, two newborn tiger cubs were discovered in Kaziranga National Park's freshly added 10th Addition.

The cubs were discovered by residents on the northern bank of the Brahmaputra River, and forest officials have subsequently visited the location.

However, the cubs' mother has yet to be found, with authorities assuming she is hiding nearby or has gone missing.

The 10th Addition covers 452 hectares (4.52 square km) and was included in the park to reinforce its role as a wildlife corridor. With this extension, Kaziranga's total area has increased significantly—from 430 to 914 square kilometers.

Wildlife specialists have lauded the appearance of the tiger cubs in the new territory as proof of its ecological significance.

Conservationists are urging quick protective measures to protect the tiger cubs discovered in Kaziranga National Park, India.

The discovery comes as the Assam government withdraws its plan for an integrated eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) around the park.

In a letter to the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Assam Chief Secretary Ravi Kota stated many grounds for the withdrawal, including border conflicts, community rights, and potential socioeconomic disturbance.

Conservation groups argue that reducing environmental protections could jeopardize the park's long-term viability. The finding of the cubs provides optimism for conservationists as conflicts over environmental policy and land use heat up.

The calamity highlights the delicate balance between development and the preservation of one of India's most important ecological sanctuaries.