The ongoing tiger translocation project in Similipal Tiger Reserve is nearing completion with the arrival of another female tiger from Tadoba-Andheri Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra. This final phase aims to introduce a fresh gene pool to the reserve, which currently has 27 tigers but suffers from inbreeding. The translocation project, approved by the National Tiger Conservation Authority, is a significant step in addressing the genetic diversity concerns within the reserve. While the Similipal project is nearing completion, the translocation plan for Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary faces delays. Meanwhile, the tigress Yamuna, recently brought from Maharashtra, is acclimatizing to her new habitat in a quarantine enclosure. The project is a testament to the efforts to conserve tiger populations and address the challenges of inbreeding, but the recent incidents of human-wildlife conflict, including a fatal tiger attack in Corbett Tiger Reserve and an elephant attack near Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, highlight the need for continued vigilance and effective management strategies to ensure the safety of both humans and wildlife.