Archive · 29 Nov 2025
Tiger Cub Halts Traffic in Maharashtra's Tadoba
A baby tiger, whose mom is named Madhu, sat in the middle of a road in Maharashtra, India.
This made cars stop for a long time.
People who live there say this happens often, especially in the morning and evening.
The forest officials tell everyone to be careful, not to honk, and stay in their cars if they see animals.
The road is especially dangerous for people on motorcycles because animals can cross suddenly.
This shows how people and wild animals share the same space, and it's important to keep both safe.
A tiger cub blocked the Chandrapur-Moharli road near Tadoba, Maharashtra, halting traffic for hours.
The cub is believed to be the offspring of tigress Madhu and was filmed by local resident Akash Alam.
The incident occurred in the buffer zone of the Tadoba Tiger Reserve, where wildlife sightings are common.
Forest officials advise travelers to remain cautious, avoid honking, and stay in their vehicles when animals are present.
The road is particularly dangerous for two-wheeler riders due to sudden wildlife crossings.
- Who
- Tiger cub (offspring of tigress Madhu), local residents, tourists, forest officials
- What
- Tiger cub blocks road, halts traffic for hours
- When
- Early morning or late evening
- Where
- Chandrapur-Moharli road near Tadoba, Maharashtra
- Why
- Wildlife movements are frequent in the buffer zone of Tadoba Tiger Reserve
- Location
- Chandrapur-Moharli road near Tadoba, Maharashtra
- Time of Incident
- Early morning or late evening
- Animal Involved
- Tiger cub (offspring of tigress Madhu)
- Duration of Traffic Halt
- Hours
- Recorder of Video
- Akash Alam (local resident)
- Area Type
- Buffer zone of Tadoba Tiger Reserve
- Safety Advice
- Avoid honking, stay in vehicles, travel at safer times, maintain low speeds
