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Here we see young tigress T-83
Typically shy, Sambars are not known to
pose for the camera. Not in Ranthambore
though. The Sambars here are more than
happy to oblige. Seen here: A MODEL
IN THE MAKING. This young calf, an
outstanding student, took no time to shed
her inhibitions and strike a pose.
Hunting is not child’s play. More so,
when you are a tiger that weighs two
hundred kilograms! Ironically, the
jungle’s most prolific killer also bears the
uncomplimentary average of one successful
kill to fourteen foiled attempts!
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Lightening, who is the daughter of T-19
Krishna after an unsuccessful hunt.
T-19 also known as Unnis or Krishna, was
the queen of Ranthambore National Park
and the daughter of the famous Machli.
Here she is seen taking a dip with her three
cubs on a hot summer’s afternoon.
The Grey Langur, with its darker face and
hands, and almost human mannerisms is
a throwback to the times of the Ramayan,
which is why he is also known as ‘The
Hanuman Monkey’.
The langurs share a famous bonhomie
with the Chital Deer (spotted Deer). The
monkey uses his sharp eyesight and
vantage point to spot approaching danger,
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