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Witnessing a tiger in its natural habitat during jungle safari is a rare experience. (Photo Credits: Instagram)
When the cow was trying to cross the path, a tiger emerged from the bushes and jumped on the cow, leaving tourists shocked.
In Rajasthan’s Ranthambore National Park, witnessing a Tiger in its natural habitat during a jungle safari is a rare experience for tourists as the wild cat is very difficult to spot. However, one such encounter turned into a heart-stopping moment when the animal unexpectedly attacked a cow. Park officials along with the tourists present captured the entire incident on camera and shared it on social media.
In the video, tourists can be seen enjoying the safari, capturing pictures and admiring the park’s scenic beauty from their safari jeep. Suddenly, when the cow was trying to cross the path, a tiger emerged from the bushes and jumped on the cow, leaving tourists shocked. Fortunately, the cow managed to escape before the tiger could harm it further. Since the video was shared by National Park’s official Instagram handle, the shocking incident has garnered over 38,000 views.
In the video, tourists from around the world calmly took pictures and videos from their vehicles during a safari at Ranthambore National Park. Suddenly, a cow appeared, unaware of the hidden danger waiting nearby. Without warning, the tiger emerged from the bushes and attacked the cow. Initially, the cow struggled to escape from the tiger’s grip but in the end, the animal ran from the scene. Meanwhile, the video ended abruptly, leaving viewers confused about whether the tiger followed the cow further or waited for another animal to show up.
Reacting to the clip, a user criticised the tourist vehicle for blocking the road and wrote, “There was no space for the Tiger to hunt. Tourist should have been given space.”
Another shared, “Wild animals habitat is overcrowded with humans. They even can’t hunt properly.”
“We need a wildlife privacy act. Safaris should be banned on weekends and national holidays,” a comment read.
A person who was allegedly present during the incident clarified, “This was a sudden incident cow came suddenly from the front and all vehicles engine were off hence there was no time to start the vehicles. Also, there was enough space to hunt. We were there at that time.”
In an earlier incident in South Africa’s Marloth Park, a leopard, hyenas and crocodiles fought over an Impala. The tension began when the leopard, spotted a group of Impalas during the sunset. Tourists on the scene sensed something was about to happen and as they started recording the events, suddenly, the leopard caught an Impala, but his meal was snatched by a hyena. However, the leopard attempted to reclaim its meal but attracted more hyenas and even two crocodiles.
As the situation escalated, the leopard backed out, while hyenas and crocodiles decided to compete. Ultimately, it was the crocodiles who won the feast for themselves in the end.