Injured Tadoba Tiger ‘Chhota Matka’ Battles for Survival After Fatal Fight with ‘Brahma’
Injured Tadoba Tiger ‘Chhota Matka’ Battles for Survival After Fatal Fight with ‘Brahma’
Tourist reports lead to round-the-clock monitoring as tiger’s condition remains critical
A concerning development has emerged from the buffer zone of Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve, where the well-known tiger “Chhota Matka” has been left seriously injured after a violent territorial battle with another dominant tiger, “Brahma.” The fight resulted in Brahma’s death and left Chhota Matka with a severe leg wound that caused heavy bleeding.
Tourists spotted the limping and bleeding tiger shortly after the incident and immediately alerted forest authorities. Instead of relocating the animal, the forest department has decided to monitor Chhota Matka within his natural habitat to reduce stress and allow for a more organic recovery process.
Despite initial hopes of recovery, recent visuals paint a grim picture. Chhota Matka is still struggling to walk and is barely able to place weight on his injured leg. His condition remains fragile, prompting forest teams to maintain continuous surveillance to ensure his safety and provide medical support if necessary.
The situation underscores the harsh realities of territorial battles in the wild and the delicate balance forest officials must strike between intervention and natural rehabilitation.
