Tigers of Central India

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the Shivanjari male cub vs Bajrang at Telia lake

Bajrang was seen recently fighting with a male tiger at Telia Lake, on Oct 19,2018. many believed that the other male was Rocket, one of the male cub from Sonam's previous litter, who has been hanging around with the cubs from the current litter. But this was different male tiger, one not so closely related to this family.

On the morning of Oct 19, Sonam was bringing her cubs from Pajar to Telia Lake. When the family encountered this new male , the cubs fled in different directions, while Sonam stood ground, probably to protect the cubs. Fortunately , Bajrang happened to reach Telia lake at the same time, coming from Kosba line. On seeing the other male, Bajrang swam across the lake and fight ensued.

The other male turns out to be one of the male cubs of Shivanjhari, from her previous litter of 4. Being young and inexperienced, it is no wonder that he was not able to match up to Bajrang. But had Bajrang not showed up at the right time, Sonam's new cubs would have been in danger.

Image Credit:- Sridhar Sivaram and rest two images unknown photographer — with Swethakumar Rangarao Bobbili.


amazing how Bajrang intercepted him, swam across the lake and made it just in time to start the fight. I heard this sub adult male was slashed in the face and shoulders. hopefully he gets the message and leaves the area for good. 

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Shivanjari sub adult male before the fight.

Credits to Jignesh Patel, the legend of Tadoba. Reply