Honoring India’s Most Renowned Tigers On International Tiger Day 2024

International Tiger Day on July 29 focuses on raising awareness and support for tiger conservation and habitat protection

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Established in 2010, International Tiger Day aims to double the wild tiger population to 6,000 and address threats like habitat loss and poaching

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First seen in 2013-14, Paro, possibly Thandi Maa’s daughter, dominated by ousting two matriarchs

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Machli, the Tigress Queen of Ranthambore, boosted India's tiger population by giving birth to 11 cubs and lived to 19, the longest lifespan for a wild tigress

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Maya dominates Tadoba National Park, with her clashes reflecting the challenges of shrinking tiger habitats

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Collarwali, the first radio-collared tigress in Pench, is renowned for birthing 29 cubs and being called Mataram

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Munna, the King of Kanha, is known for his unique stripes and territorial fights, with his legacy now carried on by his son, Chota Munna

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Vijay, the six-foot white tiger from Delhi Zoo, gained fame for attacking an intruder and sired 5 cubs

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Waghdoh, named after a Tadoba waterhole, claimed his territory by defeating Yeda Anna and died in May 2022

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