Global Tiger Day 2025: Meet India’s 10 Iconic Tigers and Tigresses

By Sheetal Kumari | 29 July 2025

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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.

(Image: IFS Deepak M, DFO, Jaldapara)

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: Bandhavgarh National Park)

Bamera (The Dominant Male of Bandhavgarh)

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

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Matkasur (The Ruler  of Tadoba)

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

(Image: Thomas D. Mangelsen)

Charger (The Ferocious King of Bandhavgarh)

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

(Image: Ranthambore National Park)

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: Kanha 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.

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