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04-13-2023, 04:18 PM

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Mohini female from Kanha zone. April/2023

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Neela Nala male at Bijapani, Mukki zone. April/2023

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T46/Baisanghat. March/2023

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CM from Nimdela gate. April/2023

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T17/Bhanuskindhi injured

Wildlife lovers want limping tigress rescued, treated

Nagpur: Wildlife and nature lovers are demanding human intervention to save a badly injured Bhanuskhindi tigress (T-17) moving with four nine-month-old cubs in Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) buffer zone.

The issue has once again stirred up a debate whether to treat injured tigers or let the big cats heal on their own naturally. On April 6 (Thursday) during an evening safari, a section of tourists had spotted the injured tigress with her four cubs approaching a waterhole with great difficulty in the Nimdhela tourism zone. The tigress was again sighted on Friday morning in the same area.

“We were shocked to see the tigress limping. The four cubs followed her and watched curiously at the mother. The feline had suffered some injury on the right hind leg. The tigress somehow entered the water but later was unable to stand up,” said Sachin Abhyankar, a tourist from Thane.

The videos of the tigress went viral on social media with wildlife lovers making an emotional appeal to save the tigress as the survival of four cubs depends on it. They (cubs) would suffer in case something untoward happens to the tigress, as per wildlife lovers.

TATR conservator & field director Jitendra
Ramgaonkar said that the area has been cordoned off and closed for tourism. “Our team, including wildlife veterinarians, is keeping a close watch on the tigress and the cubs. We are trying to find out whether the injury is due to natural or unnatural causes.

“If the injury is due to natural causes, we will have to wait and watch as in the past such tigresses have healed naturally. If the injury is unnatural, we will think of alternatives. Tranquilizing a tigress with cubs in tow is a sensitive operation to handle,” said Ramgaonkar.

According to the field director, many times such injures are inflicted due to porcupine quills or hunting prey. “We have to give them some time to recover. On June 3, 2021, an injured tigress in Doni in TATR buffer attacked our veterinarian when he went close to examine the injury. We are treading cautiously,” said Ramgaonkar.

Tigers getting injured in the wild due to various reasons is natural. This is the fourth case of limping tigers in the last five months. In November last, the left foot of Tadoba’s Hirdinala tigress, which has two cubs, was completely twisted in a fight with a male. It got healed naturally.

Similarly, a sub-adult cub of Tipeshwar’s Talabwali tigress was injured and was limping for days in February this year. Last month, Umred-Karhandla’s dominant male Surya was injured in a fight with another male. It is recovering slowly.

“The case of Bhanuskhindi tigress is completely different. The cubs are nine months old and cannot hunt. From the videos and pictures, one can easily make out that the tigress and the cubs have not eaten for five-six days because the mother must not have been able to make a kill,” said tourist Sachin Abhyankar, an eyewitness.

Wildlife lover Ankit Rattan said, “The condition of the tigress is certainly not good. I strongly feel park management should intervene immediately and take necessary steps to stabilize her as it is a question of the four cubs. Losing her would mean losing five tigers. Also, from the conservation point of view, her survival is important as we will lose a healthy breeding female.”

In nature, it is the survival of the fittest, pointed out wildlife photographer and medical practitioner Dr Kartikeya Chaturvedi. “Even if Tadoba has a high density of big cats, a tigress with four cubs is a matter of concern. Tiger tourism is booming in Nimdhela because of this tiger family. I feel, after assessment, if it is found that the tigress is unable to hunt, live baits should be offered till the feline recovers.”

https://m.timesofindia.com/city/nagpur/wildlife-lovers-want-limping-tigress-rescued-treated/amp_articleshow/99330190.cms

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Bajrang, the living legend of Tadoba sighted in Kolara core. April/2023

back in 2014, when he took charge from Wagdoh male. he was estimated to be between 4-5 years old at the time and now 9 years later. at the age of 13-14. he’s still a powerhouse, competing with some of the most dominant males in their prime and keeping up with them speaks volume about this magnificent tiger. for sure, in his glory days. (2014-2022) Bajrang was the face of Tadoba in all aspects. his territory size was the largest ever recorded out of any tiger that ruled Tadoba before him. in his prime days, Bajrang went undefeated against all the rival males that stepped foot in his area and the number of cubs sired by him remains uncontested in Tadoba (possibly all over India). he was also seen mating with 8 females in a single mating season and he sired 50 + cubs with 9 females.

unofficial count of Bajrang’s cubs.

Bajrang x Choti Madhu
2 litters (6 cubs)

Bajrang x Devdoh 1
1 litter (3 cubs)

Bajrang x Devdoh 2
2 litter (6 cubs)

Bajrang x Sharmili
1 litter (2 cubs)

Bajrang x W female
1 litter (2 cubs)

Bajrang x Wagdoh female
litter 1 (3 cubs)
litter 2 (2 cubs)
litter 3 (2 cubs)

Bajrang x New Wagdoh female
litter 1 (3 cubs)

Bajrang x Sonam
1st litter (3 cubs)
2nd litter (4 cubs)
3rd litter (4 cubs)
4th litter (3 cubs)

Bajrang x Lara
1st litter (4 cubs)
2nd litter (3 cubs)
3rd litter (4 cubs)

total : 54 cubs

Notes:

- It’s unclear if the new cubs of Lara (4th litter) were sired by Bajrang.
- Mona allegedly had cubs with Bajrang but i found no such evidence.
- Collarwali cubs, many people on facebook are under the impression that Bajrang was the father of her cubs. based on all the evidence and according to close sources. Ambeutara male was the father of Collarwali cubs.