The iconic male tiger, admired by thousands of tourists and feared by rivals, reportedly died after a fierce clash in the Khitauli range. Bandhavgarh National Park has lost one of its most recognizable and beloved tigers. Pujari (priest in English) , the majestic male who ruled hearts as much as territories , is believed to have died following a violent territorial clash with D1, another dominant male from the Khitauli range. Tourist guides noticed his sun-salutation poses at water bodies and a priest like calm in the cat, giving him the moniker. For wildlife lovers and regular visitors to Bandhavgarh, the news marks the end of an unforgettable chapter in the park’s rich tiger history. Several WhatsApp groups of tourists, guides, and wildlife enthusiasts have been flooded with tributes to the iconic tiger. While many stories circulating after Pujari’s death may not fully conform to scientific wildlife interpretations, they reflect the immense popularity of the big cat and t...
An injured tigress was shot dead in a busy market place near the world famous Corbett tiger reserve . Mystery shrouded the cold blooded killing of the big cat .Who killed the tiger- people of Marchula town where the tiger had strayed or the forest department personnel? The animal could have been easily rescued by a team of experts located few kms away from the spot. 10 Gun Shots And The Tigress Was Dead The tigress was spotted in the night in the market of Marchula, a town dotted with resorts and restaurants catering to tiger tourism. Though there was no one on the roads of Marchula market, people were heard shouting “ maro ” “ maro ” ( shoot -shoot). They were also heard shouting “ yeh kal walla hai” ( this is the same as yesterday (sighting) ). This was followed by gunshots. A gun barrel wa...