OT Staff
This legendary male tiger ruled Bandhavgarh with dominance. Known for his fearless nature and frequent encounters with tourists, Charger lived up to 18 years before passing away in September 2000 due to old age.
The son of Sita and Charger, B2 was one of the most dominant tigers in Bandhavgarh’s history. He maintained control over a large territory for years before dying from a neck injury in November 2011.
Recognised by his torn ear, Bokha was a powerful male tiger who ruled parts of the park. He succumbed to injuries in June 2012 at the age of 14.
A devoted mother, Jhurjhura tragically lost her life in 2010 after an accident involving a safari vehicle. Her untimely death left behind orphaned cubs, sparking discussions on wildlife conservation and responsible tourism.
Known for his aggressive battles for dominance, Challenger met a tragic end in 2007 at just five years old due to an overdose of tranquilizer during a rescue attempt to remove a poacher’s snare from his neck.
Named for her limp, Langdi was a fierce tigress who defended her territory bravely. She was ultimately killed in a fight against another tigress, Old Kankati, in 2011.
Distinguished by her torn ear, Old Kankati was a dominant tigress in the Tala zone. She lost her life in 2014 during a fierce territorial battle, passing on her legacy to her cubs.
Born in 2007 to Old Banvei and the famous B2, this tigress has played a significant role in Bandhavgarh’s tiger conservation efforts, continuing the lineage of the park’s most iconic big cats.