Tigress in action at Ranthambhore

T 17 crosses the Rajbagh Talao and walks right through the tourists as if saying that she is watching us. She was just 5 metres away and I could hear my heart beat.

  • Tigress T-17 at Ranthambhore climbs a small hill. At this point she does not know that there is a group of Sambhars resting on the other side.(Image Courtesy: Anshul Rana)
    Tigress T-17 at Ranthambhore climbs a small hill. At this point she does not know that there is a group of Sambhars resting on the other side.(Image Courtesy: Anshul Rana)
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  • T 17 has spotted the group of tigers, she is now alert and planning her attack. You could almost sense the tension.(Image Courtesy: Anshul Rana)
    T 17 has spotted the group of tigers, she is now alert and planning her attack. You could almost sense the tension.(Image Courtesy: Anshul Rana)
  • Her attack has been planned and T 17 is all set to go for the kill. As seen in the picture she is trying to conceal herself. (Image Courtesy: Anshul Rana)
    Her attack has been planned and T 17 is all set to go for the kill. As seen in the picture she is trying to conceal herself. (Image Courtesy: Anshul Rana)
  • T 17 attacked the group of Sambhars but failed to catch any. As they all escaped, T 17 stares at them, almost warning them that the next time she will get them.(Image Courtesy: Anshul Rana)
    T 17 attacked the group of Sambhars but failed to catch any. As they all escaped, T 17 stares at them, almost warning them that the next time she will get them.(Image Courtesy: Anshul Rana)
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  • After the failed attack the young tigress looks around, searching for her next prey.(Image Courtesy: Anshul Rana)
    After the failed attack the young tigress looks around, searching for her next prey.(Image Courtesy: Anshul Rana)
  • T 17 failed to kill a Sambhar and the sweltering heat of the April Rajasthan sun is getting to her.(Image Courtesy: Anshul Rana)
    T 17 failed to kill a Sambhar and the sweltering heat of the April Rajasthan sun is getting to her.(Image Courtesy: Anshul Rana)
  • The young tigeress decides to give a great show for all the tourist. Walks on a barren plain for a good 300 meters.(Image Courtesy: Anshul Rana)
    The young tigeress decides to give a great show for all the tourist. Walks on a barren plain for a good 300 meters.(Image Courtesy: Anshul Rana)
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  • At just over 3 years T 17 has no fear and has an air of supremacy that only she can have. She is walking towards the Padam Talao. (Image Courtesy: Anshul Rana)
    At just over 3 years T 17 has no fear and has an air of supremacy that only she can have. She is walking towards the Padam Talao. (Image Courtesy: Anshul Rana)
  • The first spotting. Tigress T 17 walks the grassland right next to the Rajbagh Talao.(Image Courtesy: Anshul Rana)
    The first spotting. Tigress T 17 walks the grassland right next to the Rajbagh Talao.(Image Courtesy: Anshul Rana)
  • Tigress T 17 blends with her surroundings. After all don't they say "you can't see a tiger if it does not want you to". (Image Courtesy: Anshul Rana)
    Tigress T 17 blends with her surroundings. After all don't they say "you can't see a tiger if it does not want you to". (Image Courtesy: Anshul Rana)
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  • Tigress T 17 looks very alert in this picture, it seems like she has spotted her next prey. (Image Courtesy: Anshul Rana)
    Tigress T 17 looks very alert in this picture, it seems like she has spotted her next prey. (Image Courtesy: Anshul Rana)
  • T 17 crosses the Rajbagh Talao and walks right through the tourists as if saying that she is watching us. She was just 5 metres away and we all could hear our heart beat. (Image Courtesy: Anshul Rana)
    T 17 crosses the Rajbagh Talao and walks right through the tourists as if saying that she is watching us. She was just 5 metres away and we all could hear our heart beat. (Image Courtesy: Anshul Rana)
  • The pug mark of the tiger. (Image Courtesy: Anshul Rana)
    The pug mark of the tiger. (Image Courtesy: Anshul Rana)
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