Tadoba is a national park that is ruled by a female tigress. The Tiger Queen of tigers is popularly known as Queen Maya and is the most documented tigress for many reasons. She proves every single time why she deserves to be a queen. Also, this queen of Tadoba is one of the biggest reasons behind the popularity of this national park.
She is the queen of Tadoba after winning several fights. So, you must have heard about the terrifying fight between Queen Maya and Roma a few days back. There is a video of both fighting and the video is spreading all over the internet.
About Tigress Maya (Queen of Tadoba):
Tigress Maya was born in 2010, which means she is 12 years old and has lots of experience and power. Queen Maya, also known as T-19, is a dominant tigress in the reserve. She is known for her aggressive nature and her ability to defend her territory against intruders. And above all, it has been over a decade since Maya ruled this territory.
About Tigress Roma (Daughter of Choti Tara):
Roma, on the other hand, is a relatively new entrant to the reserve. She is a daughter of a strong Tigress who is known as Choti Tara (who was pushed to the park’s fringes). She has a sister as well-known as Bijli. After they have been separated from their mother they have conquered most of the areas which used to be ruled by the mother of the two sisters. She is a sub-adult tigress who had just separated from her mother and is trying to establish her own territory.
About the Rare Fight:
The reserve witnessed a rare incident - a fight between two tigresses, Queen Maya and Roma.
● The fight between the two tigresses began when Roma entered Queen Maya's territory: Roma was walking towards Jamunbodi from Chital Road and at that time Queen Maya stalked her and that’s when the fight erupted between the two. Queen Maya who is known to be fiercely territorial, attacked Roma, leading to a fierce fight between the two tigresses.
● Fight Duration: The fight lasted for several minutes and was witnessed by a group of tourists who were on a safari in the reserve. One of the tourists was actress Sada Sayed who recorded a video of both and uploaded it.
● Injuries during the fight: The fight did not result in any fatalities, as both tigresses eventually retreated to their respective territories. And as the Queen Maya was not ready to give up her territory, so she gracefully pushed back the other by showcasing her power.
Views of the experts and wildlife Biologists on the fights between the tigers:
Some experts say that it is a really common and important part of the ecosystem as it is really important to maintain the balance of the habitat. It is a natural process and was essential for the survival of the fittest. They believed that such fights were necessary to establish dominance and maintain a healthy population of tigers in the reserve.
And some say that it shows how the big cats have to survive in a small area and says the small areas are the biggest reason for the increasing conflict between the tigers.
Conclusion:
The fight between Queen Maya and Roma in the Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve was a rare and unique incident. And if you want to witness such traffic things or the queen of Tadoba, then you must give a thought to online Tadoba Safari Booking because safari rides can give an unforgettable experience.
