There is a world somewhere between reality and fiction. Although ignored by many, it is very real and so are those living in it. This forum is about the natural world. Here, wild animals will be heard and respected. The forum offers a glimpse into an unknown world as well as a room with a view on the present and the future. Anyone able to speak on behalf of those living in the emerald forest and the deep blue sea is invited to join.
(Please Note : It is a sequel image composite presented as one final picture of what actually transpired on location, intended to recreate the intensity of the moment/ for the purpose of story/provide an atmosphere/recreate the scene and not to mislead. It is a sequel composite which happened in fraction of seconds.)
... Continuing from where left last. Leopard after having been cornered and the tigress ceasing the escape, both settled down for some time. The tigress was snoozing down below the tree, while the leopard trying to overcome the nightmare it had just bumped into. While the tigress snoozed, the leopard also took a breather, unaware of what would happen next. Those who are regular to Ranthambhore would agree, how difficult it becomes when something like this is happening by the roadside and you have over capacity vehicles, manoeuvring a bit becomes a challenge. Anyway, after a while, the tigress got up and started moving towards the tree on which the leopard was perched. It was tensed as one could make out from the the face of the poor leopard. Interesting to watch the leopard trying to intimidate the tigress. He continued snarling as the the tigress advanced toward the tree. Boiling point had come for all present there. The Tigress, the Leopard, The Filmakers, Photographers and everyone else present there. The tigress, with a burst and in a single leap, reached, where the leopard was feeling secured. In a blink of eye, leopard was on top the tree, holding by the topmost twig shivering. For tigress, it was done. She came down. A lesson was taught. Fear was instilled in the lesser beast. Job done. Time to sleep and she retired 10 meter by the tree for the afternoon. Finally, after great contemplation and courage, the leopard rushed for its life in safety of the forest thickets.