Tag: Sundarbans Tiger
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Tiger Stripes: The Hidden Science of Survival and Stealth
Tiger Stripes: More Than Just Ornamentation A tiger’s stripes are not merely decorative; they are a vital tool for survival. In the folklore of the Sundarbans (the “Badar”), the stripe is a recurring motif—a fleeting golden-black shimmer amidst the dense mangrove thickets.These stripes also play a role in thermoregulation, as the lighter areas of the…
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Beyond the Stripes: The Power and Anatomy of the Sundarbans Tiger
When you envision the Sundarbans tiger, it’s not just its mesmerizing eyes that come to mind, but every part of its being: its powerful skull, formidable body, and lethal paws. The Sundarbans, while breathtakingly beautiful, is one of the most challenging tiger habitats in the world. This unforgiving terrain has shaped the Royal Bengal Tiger…
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The Evolving Tiger of the Sundarbans: Shifting Behaviors in a Man-Made World
To the world, it is the Royal Bengal Tiger. In official records, it’s the RBT. In local folklore, it is sometimes mistakenly called Dakshin Rai. But in the hushed, reverent tones of the forest, it is known by many names: Babu (the gentleman), Boro Korta (the big boss), or simply, the Beast. In reality and imagination, belief and ritual, this…
Samiran Mandal 