The Tiger Dynasties
of Tadoba
Explore the intricate and legendary family trees of Tadoba's apex predators.
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Patriarch of Moharli range. Born year unknown, deceased.
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Born ~2005, Ousted by Waghdoh in 2011.
Legendary male, sired 30-40+ cubs. Born ~2005, Died of old age in May 2022.
Father: Sultan. Mother: Unknown. Died July 2021.
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A dominant female who inherited and currently rules the Dewada and Agarzari zones. Recognizable by an 'M' mark over her eye.
A documented cub from Khali and Madhuri's 2016 litter.
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Male sibling to C2. Shares parts of the Adegaon, Dewada, and Kolsa ranges. Also shares a mother with tigress Sita (T-130).
A large, powerful male tiger born around 2019, currently reigning in the Adegaon-Dewada range.
A bold female who established her own territory near the Chandrapur Thermal Power Station and has successfully raised multiple litters.
Sister to Rani, who successfully matured alongside her and carved out her own territory in the reserve.
Historical Matriarch. Born year unknown, deceased.
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Born ~2000s, deceased.
Born 2009. Daughter of Tara (Laxmi / Nakkati) and Yeda Anna (T-34). Part of the famous 'Circuit Gang' litter (siblings: Circuit, Ookhan, Imli).
Mated in ~2014.
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Survived into adulthood, though her current territory is undocumented.
Died at a young age.
Mated in 2016 and 2018.
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Born 2018. The offspring successfully dispersed into the forest.
Male littermate of Chota Matka (2016 litter). Died in Dec 2018 due to accidental electrocution in a farm fence.
Born 2016. Relocated to Gorewada Rescue Centre in May 2025 after a severe territorial fight.
Mated in 2023/2024.
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Currently sub-adult. Acquired mother's area (Pandharpauni and Chikhawali).
Currently sub-adult. Translocated to Sahyadri Tiger Reserve.
Currently sub-adult.
Born 2010, died Nov 2023.
Mated in ~2022/2023.
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Separated from Choti Tara as a cub; uniquely adopted and raised by older sister Bijlee. Currently dominates Keslaghat landscape.
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Patriarch from Sirkhadha buffer. Born year unknown, deceased.
Matriarch from Sirkhadha buffer. Born year unknown, deceased.
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The 'most handsome male tiger' of Tadoba.
Went missing.
Son of Waghdoh. His most lasting contribution to the Tadoba ecosystem is his enduring bloodline in the Kolsa range.
Primary known partner in the late 2000s; established a stronghold in Kolsa.
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Probable Son. A massive male who fought to reclaim half of the Kolsa territory from Gangaram in 2014.
Daughter of Shivaji and Chitra. A highly successful matriarch who dominated the Kolsa territory.
Born 2010, killed Nov 2023 by Chota Matka. Sired over 50 cubs with at least 9 tigresses.
Also known as Nira. Born 2013 in Khutwanda. Daughter of Waghdoh and Devdoh (T-8).
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From the 2016 litter.
Also known as the new Devdoh female. Territory: Khutwanda.
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From the 2016 litter (2 cubs total).
From the 2016 litter.
From the 2018 litter.
A queen consort. Territory: Waghdoh.
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From the 2016 litter.
From the 2019 litter (2 cubs). Also known as Pratap. Mamla territory.
From the 2019 litter.
Territory: Waghdoh.
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From the 2016 litter.
Key mating partner, one of the Telia sisters. Died in 2025.
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From the 2015 litter (1 male, 2 females).
From the 2015 litter.
From the 2017 litter (2 males, 2 females).
From the 2020 litter (4 cubs total). Established territory in Khutwanda.
Littermates of Roohi from the 2020 litter.
From the 2022 litter.
Mating partner, one of the Telia sisters.
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From the 2016 litter (4 cubs). Dewada territory.
From the 2016 litter.
From the 2016 litter.
From the 2016 litter.
From the 2018 litter (3 cubs). Junona territory.
From the 2018 litter. Moharli territory.
From the 2018 litter.
From the 2021 litter.
Possibly mated with her. Bajrang was later killed by her son, Chota Matka.
Daughter of Madhuri and Khali. Territory: Dewada, Agarzari.
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From the 2019 litter (3 cubs). Belara territory.
From the 2019 litter. Palasgaon territory.
From the 2019 litter.
From the 2021 litter. 2 surviving (both female), 1 lost/could not locate.
Mated with several other tigresses to reach his large number of offspring.
Matriarch.
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Mated with Yeda Anna to produce R-mark, and Waghdoh to produce Bala.
Mated in 2022.
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Born in 2022. Moved to Palasgaon and died due to re-tranquilization (as per forest report).
Born in 2022.
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Born in April/May 2025.
Daughter of Maya (T-12) and Waghdoh. Maternal grandparents: Hilltop Tiger (W-male) and Nira.
Mated in 2019–2020.
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Dispersed to the Zari-Peth buffer within the Kolsa range after being pushed out of his natal area by his father prior to the Chota Matka takeover.
Mated in 2023–2024.
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Remained near her natal area, establishing dominance in the Alizanza and Navegaon buffer zones.
Successfully captured and translocated to the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve by the forest department to support regional population recovery.
Currently being raised by Jharni in the Nimdela buffer and adjacent core areas.
The legendary 'Queen of Tadoba'. Born Dec 2010, disappeared Aug 2023. Daughter of Hilltop male / W-male and Nira.
Mated in 2014.
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Mated in 2015.
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Mated in 2017.
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Dispersed to Umred
Mated in 2020.
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Currently living in Agarzari zone.
3 missing/killed.
Mated in 2022.
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Legendary male.
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Descends from two of the most historically dominant bloodlines.
Mated around 2010.
Daughter of Devdoh Female and Waghdoh. Died Nov 2012.
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Born 2010.
The Queen of Tadoba. Mated with Waghdoh, Gabbar, Saturn, Matkasur, Tala, Balram.
Born 2010.
Born 2010.