Tigers of Ranthambore & Western India Landscape

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(12-19-2015, 12:15 AM)scamander Wrote: I'd like to see and know more about the Ranthambore tigers. I've always been rather fascinated by them.

Is there anything in particular you'd like to know.

I'll give you quick break of a few things I know that I find interesting.

Ranthambhore Males are quite impressive,

Ustad as you know, was captured for being a man eater and imprisoned for the remainder of his life.

T42 was/is quite aggressive, he famously chased the jeep for some time

T28 is said to be the largest male there, some have also said T42 so who knows for sure

Ustaad Weighed 240kg when capture at 3.5yrs for a stomach issue and collaring

Another male translocated to Siranski (sp) weighed 220kg and the female (malachis daughter) weighed 170kg

T72 (sultan) hasn't been seen in some time, he was my favorite up and comer and was quite a large fellow from the looks I saw of him.

Zone 1
Singh Dwar being the entry point is the most important place of the respective zone. The other places where you can catch a glimpse of the Royal Bengal Tigers include Dhoop Chowk, Kala Peela Pani, Tuti Ka Naal, Sultanpur Chowki, Khabli and Khariya. Though the big cats can never be confined in boundaries, most often it is T-72 (Sultan), T-39 (Noor) and T-24 (Ustad)that are seen frisking at Singh Dwar, Kala Peela Pani,Kharia and Khabli. - See more at: http://www.ranthamborenationalpark.com/r...2iZ1O.dpuf

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Zone 2
The main points ofthis zone are Bada Gate,Jogi Mahal, Jhalra, Phuta Kot,Nal Ghati(Kamaldhar),Amrahi,Parniya,Guda Chowki,Telan Pacheri, Phuta Bandha, Pandu Deh, Lahpur Tiraha, Gaandra Deh, and Rishi Ka Deh. Out of these the Phuta Bandha,Jogi Mahal, Lahpur Tiraha, Nal Ghati,Phuta Kot and Guda are the points where tigers are most frequently sighted. Further, the big cats that prowl here are T-19 (Krishna), T-20 (Jhumru), T-22 (Gayatri), T-24 (Ustad), T-39 (Noon) and T-72 (Sultan).

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Zone 3
Doodh Baawri,Tapman Nalah,Rajbagh Lake,High Point,Padam Talab, Mandook and Karonj Ka Nalah are the most prominentpoints of Zone III. The striped cats that await to entice the wildlife enthusiasts at these points include T-19 (Krishna) along with her three cubs and T-28 (Star Male).

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Zone 4
There are 15 major places in the respective zone, namely Aadi Dant,Baba Ki Gufa,Singh Dwar, Mendki De,Gular Kui, Lambi Ka Nalah, Malik Talab, Lakkad Da, Magar De, Tamba Khan,Aadi Dagar, Berda, Bhanwarde, Semli and Bhoot Khurra.It is the presence of T-6 (Romeo),T-16 (Machli),T-19 (Krishna) with three cubs,T-25 (Bhola/Dollar Male), T-28 (Star Male) andT-47 (Mr. Bond) that make these points special.

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Zone 5
The most prominent places in Zone V are Takiya Kui,Bakola, Jokha,Singh Dwar,Kachida,Bagdah Tiraha,Tamba Khan,Dhakda,Pili Ghati,Anatpura and Gular Kui. Most often four tigers are sighted here, namely T-6 (Romeo),T-3(Bhadur), two cubs of T-17 (Sunehari) and T-25 (Bhola/Dollar Male).

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Zone 6

This zone has 5 major points -Patwa Ki Baori,Kala Pani,Khabli, Saran Ka Pattha andSoleshwar. At these points the wildlife enthusiasts are welcomed bythe roar of T-24 (Ustad), T-34 (Kumbha), T-39 (Noor) and T-72 (Sultan).

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Zone 7

The respective zone is bestowed withthe best four places to sight the big cats. These four places are Rajbagh Naka,Kushalipura,Chidikho and Jamoda. Like the tigers are free to mark their territories, they are also free to prance anywhere in the park, yet at these points most commonly the following big cats are seen: T-8 (Ladli) with one cub andT-34 (Kumbha).

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Zone 8

Kali Bhat,Kherai,Balas, Neemli Dang and Mahakh are the major points of Zone VIII. This zone lets the visitors sight the same tigers that are spotted in Zone VII, i.e., T-8 (Ladli) with one cub and T-34 (Kumbha).
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These were from some time back, not sure who's still in which zone any more.

Also, take a look through the tiger directory thread and Indian Bengal Tiger threads as well. You will see many individuals mentioned and many new faces, the stories of what happened with Ustads cubs and female, the new male that took over the area, etc.


I love Ranthambhore Tigers, they are big, beautiful and very athletic looking. Reply