A new tiger, named ‘STR-T2’, has been spotted in the Chandoli National Park of the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve (STR), marking the second tiger recorded in the Chandoli Wildlife Division. This follows the sighting of ‘STR-T1’ in December 2023, the first tiger recorded in the STR since 2018. ‘STR-T2’ was previously recorded in Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary in April 2024 and has traveled nearly 100 km northwards to reach the STR. This movement highlights the importance of the southern corridor of the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve for tiger conservation, as it serves as a vital link between different tiger populations. The presence of these tigers, along with the recent increase in tiger sightings in the region, is a testament to the effectiveness of improved ground protection efforts in the STR, Radhanagari Sanctuary, and the surrounding Conservation Reserves.