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Last Updated:January 19, 2025, 20:36 IST
The Royal Bengal Tiger, renowned for its striking orange coat and black stripes, is a majestic and powerful predator, native to the Indian subcontinent.
A majestic tiger couple, one of which had a striking golden hue, was seen engaging in a playful tussle in the Kohora range of Kaziranga National Park in Assam.
Royal Bengal Tiger couples are known for their fierce territorial instincts, with males particularly prone to fighting when a new rival enters a female’s domain.
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The extraordinary moment, captured by a local guide Biswajit Chetry, left the tourists in awe. Chetry, with camera in hand, shot the moment that may have reminded the onlookers of the delicate balance between power and peace in the animal kingdom.
The powerful yet graceful tigers seemed more like companions than adversaries, their playful exchanges contrasting with the often brutal territorial disputes that define their species.
The Royal Bengal Tiger is a majestic and powerful predator, native to the Indian subcontinent. Renowned for its striking orange coat and black stripes, it is the largest tiger subspecies.
Found primarily in India, its population faces threats from habitat loss and poaching, making conservation efforts vital for its survival.
As of 2022, the Bengal tiger population was estimated at 3,167–3,682 individuals in India, 316–355 individuals in Nepal, 131 individuals in Bhutan and around 114 individuals in Bangladesh.
- Location :
Assam, India