# 5-year-old tigress dies in Odisha’s Similipal National Park 2026-08-08T08:00:56+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet A five-year-old tigress was found dead inside Similipal National Park in Odisha's Baripada district on Friday, Odisha TV reports. Forest officials have not confirmed the cause of death. Preliminary speculation points to a possible snakebite or infection, but a post-mortem examination is underway to determine the exact reason. The death has drawn attention to wildlife health in Similipal, which hosts a significant tiger population. Authorities are monitoring the situation and taking safety measures to protect other animals. The post-mortem report is expected to provide clarity in the coming days. ## Coverage - odishatv.in Tags: investigation, Odisha, post-mortem, Similipal, tigress death, wildlife Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/5-year-old-tigress-dies-in-odishas-similipal-national-park/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/5-year-old-tigress-dies-in-odishas-similipal-national-park/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.