Tiger News as of March, 2026
Warning: The following information was learned from guides and drivers within the park, and are not official reports from the Bandhavgarh Tiger Preserve Forest Service. Therefore, these reports may contain inaccuracies and should be for entertainment purposes only.
Siddha Baba
Siddha Baba was seen by the author in March, 2026. She is doing well. Interestingly, she is allowing all five of her sub-adult cubs to continue living in her territory in the Tala Zone of the Reserve.
Siddha Baba's sub-adult cubs - Previous Litter
The sub-adult male from the previous litter was seen by the author in March, 2026 (pictured). The previous sub-adult female is also doing well. She was not spotted by the author, but she is routinely seen by guides, drivers and guests in the area.
It is an interesting family dynamic in how Siddha Baba and her mating partner, Bajrang (the father, below), are allowing the previous litter to stay in the area despite a new litter of sub-adult cubs. There have been reports of Siddha Baba relaxing with all her children, and there have been reports of all five of the cubs (both litters) playing and eating together.
Siddha Baba's sub-adult cubs - Current Litter
The author saw all three of Siddha Baba’s sub-adult cubs from the current litter. All are doing well, and starting to show signs of independence (hunting on their own). However, it was interesting for the author to see how all three cubs relaxed comfortably near the father. Tigers are typically independent, but this group of tigers is showing more tolerance for a family relationship.
(Note while the first cub (left) has similar left cheek pattern as its mother, the body pattern is significantly different)
Bajrang (the father)
The author was particularly excited to see the father of all five cubs. A male tiger’s territory is three times larger than a female’s, therefore, males will mate with multiple females, however, it’s not true in reverse. Females commonly mate with the same male.
The author found it interesting how Bajrang was seen lounging with the current litter of sub-adult cubs while the sub-adults of the previous litter were not far away. (The sub-adult male was just at the opposite side of the field, and the female was just across the road). It appears the father is also tolerating the proximity of the previous litter. However, it will be interesting to see how this whole family dynamic plays out should Siddha Baba and Bajrang mate again.