Sonam (T-24): Tigress of Tadoba — Life, Lineage & Status
Quick Answer
Sonam (T-24) is a tigress of Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve, Maharashtra. Status: historical profile; do not infer current status from social posts. Historically associated with the Teliya landscape after displacing her mother from that area. Public stories often emphasise territorial dominance.
- Identifier
- T-24
- Sex
- Female
- Record period
- Officially profiled in 2022
- Current status
- Historical profile; do not infer current status from social posts
Highlights
- Tadoba Diaries identifies Sonam as T-24 and notes an S-shaped neck marking used in field recognition.
- Official material describes her as a daughter of T-10 Madhuri and one of the popularly named Teliya sisters.
- Historically associated with the Teliya landscape after displacing her mother from that area.
- Sonam’s record illustrates territorial succession between related females and the difference between identification evidence and tourism folklore.
Lead photo: Sonam, as identified by the photographer on Wikimedia Commons. Other photos show Tadoba tigers.
Who Is Sonam?
Tadoba Diaries identifies Sonam as T-24 and notes an S-shaped neck marking used in field recognition.
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.
Sonam's Family and Cubs
Official material describes her as a daughter of T-10 Madhuri and one of the popularly named Teliya sisters.
Relationships are described as verified only when an official record supports them; otherwise they are labelled as attributed.
Where Did Sonam Live in Tadoba?
Historically associated with the Teliya landscape after displacing her mother from that area.
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.
Sonam's Life Story
Public stories often emphasise territorial dominance. A reliable biography should preserve the dated observations while avoiding human personality claims.
Is Sonam Alive? Current Status
Status: Historical profile; do not infer current status from social posts. 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 Sonam Matters
Sonam’s record illustrates territorial succession between related females and the difference between identification evidence and tourism folklore.
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 Sonam's ID in Tadoba?
T-24. Tadoba Diaries identifies Sonam as T-24 and notes an S-shaped neck marking used in field recognition.
Is Sonam still alive?
Historical profile; do not infer current status from social posts.
Where was Sonam seen in Tadoba?
Historically associated with the Teliya landscape after displacing her mother from that area. This page does not publish live locations.
Who are Sonam's parents or cubs?
Official material describes her as a daughter of T-10 Madhuri and one of the popularly named Teliya sisters.
Can I see Sonam 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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Sources & References
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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.
- Close portrait of the tigress Sonam (T-24) in Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve — Sundarraj Kaushik, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The tigress Sonam and her cubs crossing a sandy track in Tadoba — Sundarraj Kaushik, 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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