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Shambhu, the male tiger, is finally back in the tourism area after a brief 10-day disappearance, reappearing on June 28, 2026.

He had gone completely elusive, leaving behind almost no clues. As a tracker, those nine days were far from being in my favor. Every passing day felt like solving an endless puzzle, and it was genuinely concerning to see him move away from his usual routines.But persistence paid off. Seeing Shambhu back has completely recharged all the energy that went into searching for him. Moments like these remind me why tracking is as much about patience, intuition, and calculation as it is about passion.

Welcome back, Shambhu.

A superior male tiger Photographed at tadoba forest reserve, Maharashtra - India.

One of the best hot spot destinations in India to see tigers at their royalty, nothing can beat the beauty tadoba offers.

Picture Credits : Clicknframe (Instagram)

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A daring eye contact which i could achieve after years of wait & patience. Wildlife photography has its own pros n cons but when handled the right way, it can spread wonders & this frame is all about that wonder which can only be conveyed with a healthy approach. Those intimidating eyes have a lot to offer & it's just via this free medium, a tool via which nature can communicate well with her audience. After years of waiting & finally achieving that one perspective of intimidation : this frame is all about that patience.

Those deadly Claws, just look at that sheer size & sharp factor.

Being a wildlife naturalist, tracking these species in the most difficult situation would be Monsoon season, as they tend to step out of no where and vanish to any possible tickets, and the extreme weather making it purely undebatable to handle. Here is such a photograph of an adult male tiger in lush greens from Central Indian Jungle : Tadoba andheri Tiger reserve, Maharashtra - India.

Bold mother tigress & her tiny tot. Photographed at Tadoba andheri tiger reserve, Maharashtra - India. Witnessing then chill at the lake was a dream come true.

Have you wondered how tender, on the other side : how rough this tongue can turn out to be. I often point/present it out that tigers are very similar to domestic cats and we all know they belong to the very same cat family of-course. They use similar techniques their cousins follow to stay clean, tidy & hygienic in fact. Their rough tongues act like a royal comb, which can remove dirt from the deepest corners possible, even assist them in losing their own hairs and dirt from their fur. This very delicate n tender grooming process involves a pinch of an oil secreted from their glands, as a result it keeps their fur coat in silky good condition.

Regards,

Praveen Pai (Naturalist)

Out for a stroll, a young and enthusiastic little tiger cub is seen confidently walking along with its mother.

A Tiger also falls under the cat category because it belongs to the biological family Felidae, which includes all cats such as lions, leopards, and domestic cats.Well, tigers are specifically classified as “big cats” in the genus Panthera.

Documented at Tadoba andheri tiger reserve, Maharashtra-India.

As a tiger tracker and field naturalist, I’ve been fortunate enough to witness and document the incredible journey of mother tigresses and their cubs : from their first tiny steps to their final days together. Sharing here a special combined collection celebrating the timeless bond between a tigress and her little ones.

Regards,

Praveen Pai (Naturalist)