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Bengal Tigers IUCN Status: Endangered , Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve, Rajasthan, India: The largest of the big cats, tigers can be found in many different environments across Asia, from the steamy jungles of India to the snowy woodlands of Siberia. The pattern and distribution of the stripes is unique to each individual. “On a visit to Ranthambhore, I was tracking a family of three sub-adult tigers and their mother. About 20 minutes before we were leaving for the day, the family made an appearance. With the cubs almost full grown, they were starting to show signs of aggression toward each other, a behavior not uncommon between tigers learning to stake out their territory. This dramatic scene happened right in front of our vehicle; I am glad to have captured it. We anticipated the fight based on their behavior and body language”. (Photo by Rahul Sachdev/Nature’s Best Photography Awards 2017)
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