10 Legendary Tigers and Tigresses of India

10 Legendary Tigers and Tigresses of India

By Sheetal Kumari | September 24, 2024

Machali (The Queen of Ranthambore)

Machali (1997–2016) produced 9 cubs during her lifetime. She ruled Ranthambore National Park for over a decade.

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Collarwali (The Supermom of Pench)

Collarwali (2005–2022) gave birth to 29 cubs, becoming a symbol of prolific motherhood in Pench Tiger Reserve.

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T42 (The Fateh of Ranthambore)

T42, also known as Fateh (2008–2019), sired 12 cubs. He was a dominant male tiger in Ranthambore.

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Raja (The Gentle Giant of Sundarbans)

Raja (1996–2021) didn’t produce any cubs but lived an extraordinary life for 25 years in the Sundarbans.

Image Credit: IFS Deepak M, DFO, Jaldapara

Bamera (The Dominant Male of Bandhavgarh)

Bamera (2008–2016) fathered 15 cubs during his reign as the dominant tiger in Bandhavgarh National Park.

Image Credit: Bandhavgarh National Park

Sita (The Star of Bandhavgarh)

Sita (1986–1996) gave birth to 7 cubs and became one of the most photographed tigers in the world.

Image Credit: Bandhavgarh National Park

Matkasur (The Ruler of Tadoba)

Matkasur (2013–Present) has sired 10 cubs so far and remains a powerful male tiger in Tadoba-Andhari.

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Charger (The Ferocious King of Bandhavgarh)

Charger (1984–2000) sired 8 cubs and was known for his ferocious nature in Bandhavgarh.

Image Credit: Thomas D. Mangelsen

Sundari (The Beauty of Ranthambore)

Sundari (2005–Present) has given birth to 6 cubs and is known for her grace in Ranthambore National Park.

Image Credit: Ranthambore National Park

Munna (The Icon of Kanha)

Munna (2002–2020) fathered 6 cubs and was famous for the “CAT” mark on his forehead in Kanha National Park.

Image Credit: Kanha National Park

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