New Delhi: Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan witnessed a heartwarming sight where three newborn tiger cubs were spotted alongside their mother on Monday. The cubs were born to a Royal Bengal tigress named “Siddhi,” who is known for her elusive nature and described as “quiet but dangerous” on the park’s official website.
Sanjay Sharma, the Minister of Forest, Environment & Climate Change, took to the social media platform X to share this exciting development. “Good news from Ranthambore! Adorable moments captured in Ranthambore, with RBT 125 seen playing with its three cubs. This heartwarming scene is a testament to Rajasthan’s continuous progress towards tiger conservation, thanks to the effective policy and action plan implemented by the state government. Hearty congratulations and best wishes to all residents of the state,” Sharma posted along with an image of the tigress and her cubs.
The touching photograph of Tigress Siddhi and her three cubs was captured by a photo trap camera set up by the forest department in Ranthambore’s Kundera range. This camera trap is part of the park’s ongoing efforts to monitor and protect its wildlife.
Tigress Siddhi, who is approximately six and a half years old, is the daughter of the renowned Ranthambore tigress Arrowhead (Tiger Code T-84). Siddhi is known for her fierce territorial disputes with her sister Riddhi. “The stories of the dangerous tussle between the two sister tigresses, Riddhi and Siddhi, have attracted wildlife enthusiasts for years,” according to park officials.
The arrival of these three new cubs has brought significant joy to wildlife enthusiasts and conservationists. With the addition of the newborns, Ranthambore’s tiger population has now surged to an impressive total of 81. This growth reflects the park’s ongoing success in its tiger conservation efforts and the positive impact of the state’s conservation policies.
