Modern weights and measurements on wild tigers

[Ashutosh]

@Scout, you need to remember that tigers from Central India gain their reputation because of various and continuous  sightings as compared to Kaziranga or Terai. Now, Waghdoh is an impressive male, no doubt. His neck and shoulder are massive and the facial injury lends such a menacing look to him. So, back in late 2000s, he was called largest tiger you could see because he was in the tourist zone in Tadoba (which is a very good park for tiger sightings).

I will give you two comparable examples. The photos below are of the famous Rajaji male from the same time as Waghdoh in his absolute prime and of another unknown male from Terai. Other than these photos, most people (not scientists working with WII) don’t have much information on them, and I highly doubt many people have even seen them. So, no one is going to call any of them the largest tiger in India especially if people can’t find them. But, be a judge for yourself:

   

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