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Tiger, Leopard, Cheetah Sighted Together!
20 Apr
Summary
- Three predators—tiger, leopard, and cheetah—spotted together in Ranthambore.
- The sighting occurred in Zone 9, near the Chakal river.
- Ranthambore Tiger Reserve is a 1,334 sq km sanctuary in Rajasthan.
An extraordinary wildlife encounter unfolded recently in Ranthambore's Zone 9, where a tiger, a leopard, and a cheetah were observed sharing the same landscape. This rare confluence of apex predators occurred near the Chakal river, approximately 45 minutes from the core area of the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve.
Officials from the Rajasthan Forest Department hailed the sighting as an unscripted moment that underscores the vibrant biodiversity and ecological balance within Ranthambore. The reserve, located in southeastern Rajasthan's Sawai Madhopur district, spans 1,334 square kilometers and was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1955.
