Today, let’s talk about ST-21, the heavy and muscular male tiger of Sariska Tiger Reserve. This tiger carries the direct DNA lineage of the legendary Ranthambore tigress Machhli (T-16).
His mother is ST-12, who is the daughter of the tigress relocated from Ranthambore Bina-2 / ST-10. You’ll be amazed to know that this Bina-2 is the same tigress who, along with her sister, was raised single-handedly by their father T-25 (Dollar male) in the forests of Ranthambore after the death of their mother T-5. He instilled in them all the qualities that a tiger should possess.
Now, coming to ST-21 this tiger has acquired a very large territory and rules the jungle like a king. He is currently in the prime of his age. His genetic history is extremely strong, which is clearly visible in his powerful and robust physique.
This tiger is frequently seen roaming as a pair with his grandmother’s sister Bina-1 / ST-9. If you have seen a tigress with the lower part of her tail cut in any video, that’s her.
Of course, inbreeding is quite common in this isolated forest. One of his male cubs had reached Rewari in Haryana. Later, he was relocated to Ramgarh Tiger Reserve (Bundi). However, on the 5th day after relocation, before he could even be given a formal identity, the existing tiger RBT-1 killed him in a territorial fight.
Nevertheless, this tiger has played a vital role in repopulating Sariska with tigers. ST-21 rules the jungle with strength and firm determination. The new generation that is coming up in the coming years will be even stronger and more powerful. They will take over his kingdom. This is the first and last rule of the jungle only the strongest have the right to live and rule here.
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In this video, ST-21 is roaring while marking its territory.