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Royal Bengal Tiger

Panthera tigris tigris

Photo by Dan Doucette
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Field Notes

Description:

The Bengal tiger is the most numerous of the tiger subspecies — with populations estimated at 1,706 in India, 200 in Bangladesh, 155 in Nepal and 67–81 in Bhutan.
The total body length, including the tail, of males is 270 to 310 cm (110 to 120 in), while females are 240 to 265 cm (94 to 104 in). The tail measures 85 to 110 cm (33 to 43 in), and the height at the shoulder is 90 to 110 cm (35 to 43 in).The average weight of males is 221.2 kg (488 lb), while that of females is 139.7 kg (308 lb)

Habitat:

monsoon forest

Notes:

Spotted this tiger while on safari in Banhavgarh National Park. I was lucky enough to see 2 tigers in the park and 3 tigers in another famous tiger park- Kanha. It was amazing to see the tiger in its natural habitat.

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Comments (10)
Ashish
Thanks a lot for sharing..Nice work..!!
Dan Doucette
Its ok. I am in Canada but my French isn't great, I'd prefer English if thats ok.
DanielePralong
Sorry Dan I totally missed that comment at the time. Yes, I will write. Are you by any chance francophone? If so I'll write in French.
Dan Doucette
I have heard that about Chitwan and Rhinos. I saw them in Kaziranga, I've posted a spotting of them. I would love to hear more about your Nepal and India trip and any other travels, if you want to send me an email. [email protected] Always appreciate first hand info.
DanielePralong
Agreed that Bandhavgarh was a bit of a circus, I guess that's the price to pay... Chitwan was (at the time, 1990) very untouristy and there were plenty of tiger markings there, but the area is wast, and there were no jeeps; all on foot, pirogue or elephants! Awesome place to see one-horned rhinos though.
Dan Doucette
True, they were doing a good job there. I haven't been to the parks you mentioned but went to many national parks in India. Besides Kanha and Bandhavgarh, I also saw a tiger in Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary and Nagarhole National park. Both were totally unexpected and a very special encounter. It was only me and a few others for both sightings, not the caravan of safair jeeps that you sometimes see at Kanha and Bandhavgarh.
DanielePralong
I was impressed by Bandhavgarh and the conservation efforts there. I had previously been to Ranthambore, and to Chitwan in Nepal, and failed to see any tigers there over periods of several days...
Dan Doucette
Could be the same animal. You know as well as I do, there isn't many tigers left in India. Actually I remember seeing your tiger when you posted it. I thought, 'Hey, I was there too!'. Your photos are much better than mine. I have since got a new camera after my India trip. I just waited a bit to post my spotting.
DanielePralong
Hi Dan! I was in Bandhavgarh in 2006 and may well have seen the same animal. You can check my spottings if you wish. I totally agree with you about the amazement at seeing these animals in the wild...

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