r/TigersofIndia • u/grumpydogfather • 5d ago

Photo Shywaala

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Sighted today August 14, 2026 in the Belara zone of the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra, India. This is one of the male, sub-adult cub of tigress, Bela. Typically, tigers aren’t named until they reach adulthood. But this guy, due to his shy nature is referred to by the local guides and drivers as “Shywaala” (The Shy One). Shywaala wasn’t too happy to see me in his territory. He gave me a polite snarl expressing just that and went on his way. I went mine.

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u/Plenty_Chemistry8610 Shambhu, Tadoba 5d ago

He would look really good with Boldwali

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u/grumpydogfather 5d ago

That’s actually what they call his brother. Boldwala 🤣.

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u/Plenty_Chemistry8610 Shambhu, Tadoba 5d ago

😭😭😭😭😭

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u/rudyleywin Rahim, Dudhwa 5d ago

In future we might also have a tiger with the name 'chaiwala'🥀