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Choti Tara - The Ruling Tigress of Pandharpauni - Tadoba

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  Choti Tara is one of the charismatic tigresses of Tadoba. She is a beautiful and big tigress around 14 years of age. She hails from a legendary bloodline of Tadoba. Possibly the oldest known family.  She was born in a litter of four to Tara Tigress. She along with her siblings put Tadoba on the map.  Choti Tara has a confident air about her and a very calm demeanour, yet when you see her you can sense you are in the presence of a mighty tigress. She is easily identified by blister on her nose.  She also was one of the tigresses who had collar around her to track her movements. Choti Tara rarely looks ahead while she walks which makes it difficult to take pictures of her. She only moves while gazing below. She is tough and has been in fairly brutal fights with other tigresses.  She has been photographed with her adorable cubs several times before which were her earlier litters. Presently she has given birth to her 5th litter. She has always been a very doting mother.  Choti Tara earli

Lesser Known Facts of Forests!

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 They said its always nice to keep eyes and ears open when in Forests! Its just not for animals but for observation of many things.  The guides and gypsy drivers share a lot of fun facts regarding the flora and fauna. Over the years i have been seeing and hearing them.  Have listed a few of them. Termite mounds are commonly found in the forests. They are strong earthern structures that are also porous, which allows for ventilation of the termites underground nest without affecting the nests temperature and humidity level. They are done so artistically that they often resemble architectural monuments.  - @Kanha National Park These Creepers Bohemia - Bilai which are found in central india forests named after a British Officers two sons. The sons were identical twins and so are these. The creepers are useful for making food plates and strong ropes. - @Kanha National Park. The houses in small villages in MP have closed drainage systems located behind the houses. Cleanliness and planning is