B2 and Other Great Tiger Pics from India

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Photo credit: Nikhil TambekarBANDHAVGARH'S KANKATI, A LIVING LEGEND DIES: This poignant image shot by the ever-sensitive photographer Thomas Vijayan, in Bandhavgarh's Tala Range speaks volumes for the fact that left to their own devises, tigers can procreate and restock our forests. Vijaya, or Kankati, of course, died just a few days ago, possibly while defending her cubs from another tiger. And the cubs now have little chance of survival as they are just six months old. But such incidents are part and parcel of tiger life. They can survive such trials. But pressure is being put to place these cubs in captivity to 'rewild' them. Kailash Sankhala, the first Director of Project Tiger would disapprove. Protect their forests and leave wild species to fend for themselves was the Project Tiger policy when it was launched in 1973. What is YOUR view? And if you have an image of Kankati that you wish to share, do post it here with a brief caption.We also invite members of this Sanctuary Asia Group to take a look at other legendary tigers of India and post their comments here: http://www.sanctuaryasia.com/photography...gends.html

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Ashish Jawharkar "I understand and appreciate the need to address the conservation based issues, but the larger ones definitely need to be addressed by the ones in power. Pressure and check points can always be maintained, but its ultimately the ones in power making the calls. On a personal note I try and do my part whenever and wherever I can. Im sure we all do that !

With regards to the scenario at BTR, my reading of the plot is as under-

Kankati was heard to have mated with Jobhi/Baghoda Male and given birth to this litter of 3.

This June, just before the parks closed, one of Bameras son born from Banbehi female was seen roaming around Kankatis territory. In May and June this year she was "more often" seen shifting dens (this being a normal practice as well) clearly indicating her worries.

An urge to mate for the male (hence targeting the cubs) and a mother's instinct to save her offsprings might have resulted in this catastrophe"

Anil Sunita Bakshi "It appears from the report in media that perhaps she fought with more than one tiger ........ a guess from how her injuries were interpreted"

 2 of her cubs have died and the third was rescued by a Gaurd. Looks like one cub is going to get a lucky break. Sad news over all.

"Ravi Bandhavgarh
3 hrs

Kankati cubs found in Chorbehra area. 2 dead. 1 alive. The remaining cub is now with the forest officials."

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