Watch | Tiger retreats after spotting cobra, tourists treated to a rare sight in Maharashtra’s Tadoba
A video of a tiger cautiously stepping back after spotting a massive cobra in a creek in its path in the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra is trending on the internet.
A group of safari tourists were treated to a rare sight when a tiger backtracked after spotting a massive cobra in the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra. The encounter, captured on film in early August, has gone viral on social media, leaving viewers in awe of the unexpected rendezvous between the two apex wild animals.
The video, filmed by Sudhir Charmode – a tour guide in Tadoba-Andheri Tiger Reserve and Umred Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary – on August 8, shows the moment when the tiger came face-to-face with the cobra in a creek filled with water.
The video was shared on X by Ramesh Pandey, an IFS officer, and has garnered over 39000 views so far.
Interaction of a Cobra and a young Tiger. Interesting to watch. pic.twitter.com/MTz1Ih37CA
— Ramesh Pandey (@rameshpandeyifs) August 19, 2024
According to India Today, Charmode, who witnessed the encounter said, “Like a daily routine, I was with my guests on a safari sight. At around 4:30pm, we witnessed an interesting encounter between a tiger and a cobra. The guests were delighted to see such a rare sight.”
A tiger is seen cautiously approaching a creek, filled with water due to the ongoing rainy season. The big cat then suddenly halts as it spots a cobra. The cobra too noticing the tiger, flared its hood as a warning, perhaps signaling its readiness to defend itself.
The tiger did not go away even after spotting the highly venomous snake, instead maintained a safe distance. Throughout the encounter, neither the tiger nor the cobra made any attempts to attack each other, highlighting the delicate balance between brute power and safety in the wild.
