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Date: 2017

Location: Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan.

Did you know?

Poaching remains one of the most significant threats to tigers, primarily driven by the demand for tiger parts in traditional Chinese medicine and the illegal wildlife trade. The use of tiger bones, skin, and other body parts in traditional remedies has contributed to the decline in tiger populations.

About the picture

This photograph of a sub-adult tiger cub was taken in Ranthambhore National Park in 2017. The cub was marching through the forest with its mother and two siblings. The deer and langurs in the area were alarmed by the cubs' presence and were making alarm calls. This curious cub stood on a rock to see what the commotion was all about, just as the sun broke through the clouds and shone on the cub.

Fun Fact

A tiger's saliva is an antiseptic. It is useful for cleaning their wounds.