Kota, Aug. 29 -- Mahak, popularly known as the "Queen" of Kota's Abheda Biological Park, turned 23 on Friday, with the oldest tigress setting a longevity record in the country, officials said, adding that tigers in captivity generally have an average lifespan of around 16-18 years, but Mahak survived well beyond that age. Assistant conservator of forests Pankaj Kumar Meena said Mahak had suffered from health issues for a brief period, but has now recovered completely. Her diet was also modified during the change in weather to support her health. "She is now completely healthy and moves around the enclosure comfortably. A team of veterinarians also examines and treats her from time to time," Meena said. Mahak was born in Jaipur. In 2023, she was shifted to Abheda Biological Park in Kota, where she was released alongside a male tiger, Nahaar, officials said. Forest officials said Mahak's survival to 23 is exceptional, given the normal lifespan of tigers. Her longevity has made her a major attraction at the biological park and an important example of long-term care of captive wildlife. Officials said that her health continues to be monitored regularly, with veterinary teams keeping a close watch on her diet, movement and overall condition. Mahak's 23rd birthday marks a rare milestone in the conservation and captive management of tigers in India....