The T-98's Journey: Ranthambore to Mukundra

 

The tiger was born to the tigress T-60 and the tiger T-57, together with two siblings, and is known as T-98 in Ranthambore and MT-3 in  Mukundra Tiger Reserve. He appeared for the first time in March 2016.

From his early adolescence, T-98 had a free and exuberant temperament. He quickly developed feelings for the tigress MT-2 because they shared territory in Ranthambore National Park. Wildlife watchers and tiger enthusiasts have observed the two cats' close relationship and fondness.

Unfortunately, MT-2 and another tiger were accidentally moved from Ranthambore National Park to Mukundra Tiger Reserve. T-98 had become rather hostile after she left, and during one of these episodes, he attacked a woman who had gone into the forest to gather firewood.

T-98, or MT-3, embarked on a 150-kilometre excursion because he could not stand apart from his love. He traveled across three districts and the Kali Sindh River to find his mate. Everyone was shocked by the excursion and the tiger's unusual behavior. It was still unclear how he had broken out of his Ranthambore confinement.

T-98 was dubbed MT-3 once he got to Mukundra. The forest authorities confined him in an enclosure because they were concerned about MT-1's safety. Not every love story has a happy ending, and T-98's story does not.

When he was moved to Mukundra, MT-1 and MT-2, the tigress he had traveled a long distance for had already formed a partnership and produced kids. Despite being daring, his incredible voyage had left him heartbroken.

When MT-3, or T-98, dies, everyone is in tears.

At the time of his demise at the  Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve (MHTR)  in Kota, Rajasthan, T-98 was four years old. His body was discovered in the Mashalpura woodland region, close to the water source.

The tiger was noticed hobbling a few days before his passing, and the forest department immediately started plans for his care. The tiger was then subjected to increased observation, and a pet was presented to it, which it easily digested. However, because T-98's limp did not improve, a special crew was requested to sedate it. But he passed away before they had a chance to carry out their plan. He had a lung infection, cardio shock, and bovine tuberculosis, according to the postmortem.

The forest department reported that T-98 had developed anemia, had accumulated a significant quantity of body fat, and had been severely infected with lung disease and heart chamber blockage. He eventually died as a result of that.