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[zain.azam]

(06-04-2016, 04:13 AM)Pckts Wrote:

(06-04-2016, 03:57 AM)zain.azam Wrote: I finally managed to see Wagdoh last month after 7 trips to Tadoba! Somehow he always evaded me. It was a bittersweet to see him though.. such a magnificent tiger clearly on his last legs now. Driven to a tub of a water hole in his territory having previously had the entire forest of Tadoba under his control.

I'd only ever seen photos of Wagdoh before, and people telling me how big he was. Honestly, photos are quite misleading. He looked short and fat in most photos. You really have to see Wagdoh to believe his size. He is MASSIVE! It's sad that I had to see him in this state, but without all the fat, you actually realize just how tall he is! The tallest tiger I've ever seen, easily!

Welcom zain, thanks so much for your input. I have to ask, which reserves and tigers have you seen and other than wagdoh, who else stood out in your eyes?

Thanks!
I went to Bandipur, Umred and Tadoba in very quick succession last month and saw Prince, Jaychand and Wagdoh (apart from a few females and cubs).

Jaychand is obviously just a sub-adult but he's pretty impressive, still has a long way to go, but you can see he's got a massive figure to grow into. He's going to be an interesting tiger in the future, I have no doubt of that.
I have to say, Prince (or Raja) has to be the most impressive tiger I've seen. He's built like a tank! He might not be as heavy as Wagdoh used to be, or as tall, but he's truly an incredible tiger! (Bear in mind that I unfortunately haven't seen Wagdoh in his prime)

Here's 3 photos of them from relatively similar angles

Jaychand - whom the guides claimed was nearing his father's size..

   

The mighty Prince of Bandipur - Raja (who might also be nearing the end of his dominant reign)

   

Wagdoh - Way beyond his prime

   

Just look at the difference between Jaychand and Prince! I know it's an unfair comparison, but the guides in Umred really believe Jaychand isn't too far off his father. I wish I would've seen Jay instead. That way I could've seen 3 heavyweights in very quick succession! Reply