Overrated size of Munna aka Langda of Kanha National Park

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(07-19-2014, 03:51 AM)'Roflcopters' Wrote:

(07-19-2014, 03:09 AM)'Apollo' Wrote: Hi @Roflcopters can you identify the tigers invovled in this fight at Tadoba on Nov 25th 2013

 

Leopard Face aka Gabbar and Saturn

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the first picture - Gabbar is on the left and Saturn is on the right

second picture - Saturn knocked Gabbar to the ground

third picture - Gabbar is on top but it seems like Saturn is the one applying the bite ? not sure

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Saturn's injuries from the fight, sadly people weren't able to get Leopard face's snaps but most believed Saturn had Leopard on the death-grip.

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Saturn on the left, Leopard face on the right.. 








 

Tourists intervene in cat fight at Tadoba reserve


To be at the right spot at the right time is what every tiger lover hopes for. Nagpur resident Vishal Chaudhari, 38, who operates a resort witnessed a fight between two male tigers in the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra's Chandrapur district on November 25. Tadoba has around 43 tigers. 

"It was my 55th safari in Tadoba over 12 years and I have sighted around 30 tigers so far. But what unfolded before me is every wildlife lover's dream. My friends, Gulshan Chaudhari and Rajendra Lakudkar, two others and I were in a gypsy on the Kosekanar Road near Jamni area. The first tiger whose name we do not know was sitting on the eastern side of the road. Suddenly, the second tiger named Leopard Face or Gabbar appeared from the west side and walked past our gypsy," he narrates. "Leopard Face crossed the road, roared and challenged the bigger male. A roaring match went on for a few minutes and we thought it may not lead to a fight. But soon both stood on their hind legs, face-to-face and the battle of Tadoba started." 

"After a few minutes of pawing, I could see that they had each other's throat in their jaws. It was a death-lock which lasted for 20 seconds and blood was oozing. I was sure that one of them would die. I asked my guide if we could do anything to save them. He said no. Though tourists are advised to remain silent and not disturb wildlife, I deliberately began shouting at the two gypsies ahead of us to move. I told my friends to shout as well," he admits. "The ruse worked. The tigers got confused and walked away. A tiger means a lot to us." 

"There are three possible reasons for the fight. Leopard Face was mating with Tigress P2 from Pandharpaoni area. The tigress would have marked her scent and the first tiger would have been attracted to it; the area 'belongs' to Leopard Face. Also, it had made a kill earlier and the fight might have been to ensure that the first tiger did not snatch his meal. Or, it could have been a fight to establish territory."

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/...440409.cms
 

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