Two's better than one.

Sonam and her cubs (from Tadoba) have been ever elusive. Most times, they would stay in the interiors of the jungle, occasionally crossing the road from Telia to Jamun Jhora — and people used to throng Moharli to get a glimpse of the tigress and cubs.

It is her dad and her sisters that put Tadoba on the hotspot destination for tigers. Sonam herself has earned the legendary status. But after delivering the first litter, she became a very circumspect mother — sightings reduced and she was sometimes not seen for weeks together. On some eventful occasions she couldn't avoid the lens, and on a very rare occasion like this, two is better than one.

Sonam and the boldest cub | Tadoba–Andhari Tiger Reserve. (Pic and story credits: Sanjeeva Shiva)

For years, Bajrang was not just a dominant male — he was the soul of Moharli. Massive in size, fearless in nature, and bold in movement, he was often seen during daylight, walking calmly on tracks, patrolling his territory, or resting near water as if the forest belonged to him alone. Rival males rarely challenged him; those who did seldom succeeded. His reign brought stability to Moharli and helped establish some of the strongest bloodlines the zone has ever known.

The undisputed king of Moharli. For the past four years he has held his territory with strength and confidence, earning his reputation as one of the most dominant males of this zone.