Chhoti Tara: Tigress of Tadoba — Life, Lineage & Status
Quick Answer
Chhoti Tara is a tigress of Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve, Maharashtra. Status: research dossier. No current territory is published. The May 2022 official reserve magazine included Chhoti Tara among females then rearing cubs.
- Identifier
- Official ID to be confirmed
- Sex
- Female
- Record period
- Documented rearing cubs in May 2022
- Current status
- Research dossier
Highlights
- Chhoti Tara is a public field name used in an official Tadoba Diaries breeding overview.
- The Hitavada (October 2025) names her as the mother of the male Chhota Matka (T-126), with Matkasur as the father.
- No current territory is published.
- This deliberately concise dossier shows how to publish what is known without filling gaps with copied claims.
The lead photo shows a cub of Chhoti Tara, as identified by its photographer — not Chhoti Tara. Other photos show Tadoba tigers.
Who Is Chhoti Tara?
Chhoti Tara is a public field name used in an official Tadoba Diaries breeding overview. A numbered identity is not asserted here without a matching field-guide record.
Tigers are recognised individually by their stripe patterns, which are as unique as fingerprints. Nicknames used by guides and visitors may differ from formal codes, so this page states which source each identifier comes from.
Chhoti Tara: Timeline of Key Events
Dated events in Chhoti Tara's life, from official reserve publications and dated news reports.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| May 2022 | Official reserve magazine lists her among females rearing cubs. |
| October 2025 | Named in press coverage as the mother of Chhota Matka (T-126). |
Chhoti Tara's Family and Cubs
The Hitavada (October 2025) names her as the mother of the male Chhota Matka (T-126), with Matkasur as the father. Public naming can create confusion with T-7 Tara; no relationship between the two is assumed here.
Relationships are described as verified only when an official record supports them; otherwise they are labelled as attributed.
Where Did Chhoti Tara Live in Tadoba?
No current territory is published. Historical range will be added only from a dated source.
Tiger territories shift with age, competition, breeding and water. A historical range is not present-day sighting advice, and Wild Excursions does not publish live locations.
Chhoti Tara's Life Story
The May 2022 official reserve magazine included Chhoti Tara among females then rearing cubs.
Is Chhoti Tara Alive? Current Status
Status: Research dossier. This wording changes only when an official or otherwise authoritative dated record supports it.
Useful evidence includes forest-department statements, camera-trap identity records, post-mortem or rescue reports and dated, credited photographs.
Why Chhoti Tara Matters
This deliberately concise dossier shows how to publish what is known without filling gaps with copied claims.
Individual stories build public support for conservation, but the reserve protects a population, its prey and connected habitat — not celebrity animals alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chhoti Tara's ID in Tadoba?
Official ID to be confirmed. Chhoti Tara is a public field name used in an official Tadoba Diaries breeding overview.
Is Chhoti Tara still alive?
Research dossier.
Where was Chhoti Tara seen in Tadoba?
No current territory is published. Historical range will be added only from a dated source. This page does not publish live locations.
Who are Chhoti Tara's parents or cubs?
The Hitavada (October 2025) names her as the mother of the male Chhota Matka (T-126), with Matkasur as the father. Public naming can create confusion with T-7 Tara; no relationship between the two is assumed here.
Can I see Chhoti Tara on a Tadoba safari?
No individual tiger can be guaranteed on a safari. Routes are allocated by the forest department and tigresses move freely; book drives across zones for the best overall odds.
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Photo Credits
Photos without a credit below are by Wild Excursions. The rest come from Wikimedia Commons under the licences shown.
- One of tigress Chhoti Tara’s cubs drinking at a pond in Tadoba — Ajinkya Vishwekar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tiger almost hidden in tall golden grass in Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve — Eeshan Sonak, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bengal tigress with her cub at the edge of tall grass in Tadoba — Rohit Sharma, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Young Bengal tigress playing with her sibling in Tadoba — AJAY CHANDWANI, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Radio-collared tigress cooling off in water in Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve — PR Ganapathy, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tigress Maya and her three cubs near Telia lake, Tadoba — Parag.naik, CC BY-SA 4.0
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