Legendary Tigress of Ranthambhore (INDIA) - Machali Finally we got a queen for forest This tigress Machli also called as QUEEN of Ranthambore, Lady of the Lakes is specialist in killing in huge indian Crocodiles also known as Muggers. She killed 14 foot Crocodile her legendary fight with the crocodile created history and was also filmed. “She has killed at least eight crocs,” That was epic. What footage. Her strategy was flawless. Never see Lions trying that. A true water cat. The popular tiger was given a lifetime achievement award last year by pressure group Travel Operators for Tigers after it was estimated she had earned $10 million a year for the last ten years by attracting tourists to India Sources said it is because of the marks on her face which resemble a fish that she was called Machli (FISH). The Hindu newspaper published article about this queen April 28 2012 Machli is a celebrated tigress — she was the subject of “Tiger Queen” a 50- minute film by ace cameraman Nalla Muthu which was shown in National Geography and Animal Planet channels a few years back. Continuing with the tiger dynasty trail, Nalla Muthu followed Machlis daughter Bhagani (T-18) to the Sariska Tiger Reserve where she was shifted to from the Ranthambhore National Park in July 2008 as part of a project to revive the extinct tiger population there. Nalla Muthus encounters with Bhagani have led to the making of the impressive wildlife film, Tiger Dynasty. Shes getting old now but when she does eventually die it will probably be as the most famous tiger in India. JAIPUR: Having given her bit to the Ranthambhore tiger reserve, it is now honour time for Machli, the grand old tigress. And guess what? A commemorative postal cover on her would be released.
Posted on: Tue, 05 Nov 2013 15:15:03 +0000
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