OT Staff & Waquar Habib
Known as the “Queen of Ranthambore,” Machli was India’s most photographed tiger and lived for nearly 19 years, defending her territory and giving birth to eleven cubs.
Nicknamed the “Supermom,” Collarwali gave birth to 29 cubs, the highest recorded for a tigress in the wild, significantly contributing to Pench’s growing tiger population.
Famed for charging at tourist vehicles, Charger ruled Bandhavgarh in the 1990s. He was Machli’s father and helped repopulate the region’s tiger numbers.
Ustad was a dominant male tiger known for protecting his territory aggressively. He was controversially shifted to captivity after being labelled a threat to human life.
Sitara became popular for her regal appearance and was one of the most sighted tigresses in Kanha, playing a key role in conservation awareness through tourism.
Noor is known for her strong maternal instincts and frequent sightings. She has raised several cubs and continues to thrive, drawing attention from wildlife photographers.
Often referred to as the “Queen of Tadoba,” Maya is known for her photogenic behaviour, frequent sightings, and dominance in the core zone of the reserve.
Bamera was a dominant male known for his massive size and fathered several cubs, helping maintain the genetic strength of Bandhavgarh’s tiger population.
The daughter of Machli, Sundari inherited her mother’s legacy and ruled prime territory in Ranthambore. Her disappearance in 2013 sparked widespread concern.
Avni gained notoriety after being declared a man-eater in 2018. Her controversial killing sparked national debate about human-wildlife conflict and wildlife management practices.