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8 National Geographic photos of Ranthambore's iconic tigress Arrowhead
In the forests of Ranthambore lived Arrowhead, a tigress of courage, grace, and strength.
Photo Credits: National Geographic/Aishwarya Sridhar
Arrowhead, the brave tigress of Ranthambore, passed away on 19 June 2025.
Photo Credits: National Geographic/Aishwarya Sridhar
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She was born in 2013 to Machli (T-16), India’s most famous tigress and a true legend of the wild.
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Arrowhead got her name from the arrow-shaped stripe on her head. It made her easy to recognise.
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Like her mother, Arrowhead loved the lakes.
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Arrowhead once hunted crocodiles near the lake, a rare and daring move for a tigress.
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She was known for her power and boldness.
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Arrowhead ruled zones 2, 3, 4, and 5 in Ranthambore. She was truly the Queen of the forest.
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In early 2025, Arrowhead’s health declined. She had a tumour and grew weak with time.
Photo Credits: National Geographic/Aishwarya Sridhar
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