Madhuri (T-10): Tigress of Tadoba — Life, Lineage & Status
Quick Answer
Madhuri (T-10) is a tigress of Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve, Maharashtra. Status: historical profile. Historically associated with Teliya Dam and later the Moharli buffer after a territorial change. Her long breeding record is central to many public accounts of Tadoba’s tiger lineages.
- Identifier
- T-10
- Sex
- Female
- Record period
- Documented as an older breeding female in 2022
- Current status
- Historical profile
Highlights
- Official Tadoba material identifies Madhuri as T-10 and links her to the Teliya landscape.
- The March 2022 Tadoba Diaries profile recorded 21 cubs across six litters.
- Historically associated with Teliya Dam and later the Moharli buffer after a territorial change.
- Madhuri’s profile is valuable for explaining breeding history, female dispersal and why popular family trees must still cite dated records.
Lead photo: Madhuri, as identified by the photographer on Wikimedia Commons. Other photos show Tadoba tigers.
Who Is Madhuri?
Official Tadoba material identifies Madhuri as T-10 and links her to the Teliya landscape.
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.
Madhuri's Family and Cubs
The March 2022 Tadoba Diaries profile recorded 21 cubs across six litters. It also identifies named daughters within the well-known Teliya group.
Relationships are described as verified only when an official record supports them; otherwise they are labelled as attributed.
Where Did Madhuri Live in Tadoba?
Historically associated with Teliya Dam and later the Moharli buffer after a territorial change.
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.
Madhuri's Life Story
Her long breeding record is central to many public accounts of Tadoba’s tiger lineages.
Is Madhuri Alive? Current Status
Status: Historical profile. 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 Madhuri Matters
Madhuri’s profile is valuable for explaining breeding history, female dispersal and why popular family trees must still cite dated records.
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 Madhuri's ID in Tadoba?
T-10. Official Tadoba material identifies Madhuri as T-10 and links her to the Teliya landscape.
Is Madhuri still alive?
Historical profile.
Where was Madhuri seen in Tadoba?
Historically associated with Teliya Dam and later the Moharli buffer after a territorial change. This page does not publish live locations.
Who are Madhuri's parents or cubs?
The March 2022 Tadoba Diaries profile recorded 21 cubs across six litters. It also identifies named daughters within the well-known Teliya group.
Can I see Madhuri 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.
- Tigress Madhuri (T-10) walking on a forest track in the Agarzari buffer of Tadoba — Join2manish, 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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