T-163 Collarwali stalking a Spotted deer Tadoba

T-163 Collarwali stalking a Spotted deer
Tadoba, May'2025

Have you ever witnessed the raw intensity of a tiger stalking its prey? With silent, calculated steps, it closes in like a shadow—then, in a sudden attack, it  clamps down on the prey’s neck in a deadly manner!!

The tiger identified as T-163 is a tigress known as "Collarwali". This name is derived from the fact that she was once radio-collared to track her movement. "Collarwali" is also known as "Mataram" or "Respected Mother". the-tiger-story-Tadoba, she is one of the most famous tigresses worldwide, known for giving birth to the maximum number of cubs in her lifetime (29 in 8 litters).  

In Tadoba, "Collarwali" refers to a tigress from the Telia Lake area, who is also known as a queen of the Telia Terriotry. It's important to distinguish her from the legendary tigress "Collarwali" from Pench Tiger Reserve, who is known as T-15. The Collarwali of Tadoba is the daughter of Tigress Madhuri and has her own remarkable story. She gained prominence by successfully challenging Sonam and taking over her territory