Some sad news

Gallery: WildlifePosted November 23, 2011363 views8 comments

I was planning to posting something else today having not been around for some time, however I received an email informing me that, although still to be confirmed, the best known Tiger B2, located in the Bandhavgarh reserve, had been killed whilst in a territorial fight with a another male Tiger. A magnificent animal and I am sure, a great loss to the reserve.

Therefore, in light of this I thought I would post the first ever Tiger shot I took in this location, although sadly this is not B2. Not the worlds greatest image (things did improve), however it was shot from a rather rocky & precarious position, on top of an Elephant.

Sadly even this image has fallen foul of being used without permission, hence the rather large watermark.

Steve

Subject: Tiger lying in grass, early morning (Panthera tigris)
Location: Bandhavgarh, India
Camera: Canon MKIII
Lens: 300f/4 - HH
Exposure: 1/320's at f/7.1 ISO400 0 stop compensation
Crop: Slight crop (original capture verical)

Comments

8 comments

Comment posted by Suzanne Huot on November 23, 2011 at 11:05 PM

B2 still lives.
The Good news is that the Tiger who died was not B2 ,but sadly another younger 6 year old male Tiger .he had been in a fight with another Tiger over territory and was the loser .It appears his death was caused by the anesthetics being given to him while trying to treat him .Sadly the loss of any Tiger is a disaster as so few of them left in the wild..Especially a young tiger in his prime and capable pf passing along his genes to future generations .

Registered on December 28, 2010, 32 Posts, 240 Comments

Comment posted by Stephen Kaluski on November 24, 2011 at 2:59 AM

If this is correct Suzanne then this is both good & sad news, as you say, any death of a Tiger is tragic and a blow to the ever decreasing population of this most majestic of animals.

Very much appreciate the information.

Steve

Registered on March 25, 2007, 189 Posts, 1064 Comments

Comment posted by Jagdeep Rajput on November 24, 2011 at 11:29 AM

Where as I know the dead tiger was B2. He was very bold n courageous Tiger from the childhood. The riding elephants could never contain him. He carried the legacy of his father 'Charger' very well. I happened to photograph three brothers B1, B2 n B3, when they were very young. Feeling sad at this news.
Jagdeep Rajput

Registered on April 29, 2008, 686 Posts, 2857 Comments

Comment posted by Butch Lama on November 24, 2011 at 12:27 PM

Hi Steve, Nice light & love that pose you capture of this tiger..... Any tiger lost is a big deal but unfortunately this time it was our beloved & most photographed tiger in the world B2. Lot of people sent me pic of him after his demised for ID & unfortunately its him. B2... his legend will dwell in our heart & soul of Bandhavgarh forever. RIP my friend B2

Registered on July 23, 2010, 42 Posts, 316 Comments

Comment posted by Stephen Kaluski on November 24, 2011 at 12:32 PM

So Butch, is that now confirmed that B2 is now no longer with us, as there certainly seems to be a little confusion as to the true ID of this Tiger.

Cheers
Steve

Registered on March 25, 2007, 189 Posts, 1064 Comments

Comment posted by Suzanne Huot on November 24, 2011 at 5:58 PM

Hi Steve.
Unfortunatly it appears that Butch lama is quite correct about the death of B2.I had picked up the misinformation from ( India Nature Watch ) last night .A really wonderful site for seeing Indian wildlife images being posted daily..Butch of all people would certainly have all the facts on B2's death .
Suzanne.

Registered on December 28, 2010, 32 Posts, 240 Comments

Comment posted by Ajit Huilgol on November 24, 2011 at 9:42 PM

Yes, it can be confirmed that the dead tiger was indeed B2. It definitely is a loss to all of His innumerable fans and devotees. However, let it also be said that, at 14-15 years, He was extremely, extremely old as far as wild male tigers (or, indeed, lions) go, and it was a tribute to His size, strength, demeanour, and courage that enabled Him to live as long as He did! May His soul rest in peace!

Registered on December 19, 2008, 302 Posts, 2055 Comments

Comment posted by Ken Watkins on November 25, 2011 at 4:25 AM

Now the apparent muddle is over, I feel very sad, my last sighting was in April this year and without doubt he was looking old and worn out. But he has left us with many fine offspring for the future

Registered on December 15, 2010, 1537 Posts, 4877 Comments