Archive · 30 Jul 2025
Ranthambore Dedicates Memorial to Famous Tigress Machhli
A memorial has been built for Machhli, a famous tigress in India who passed away in 2016.
She was known for the unique fish-like markings on her face and was a mother to 11 cubs, greatly helping to grow the tiger population in Rajasthan.
This memorial is located outside of Ranthambore National Park and was opened on Global Tiger Day.
Machhli was very popular and was featured in many documentaries, attracting lots of tourists.
A memorial for Machhli, a famous tigress, has been built outside Ranthambore National Park.
Machhli, who died in 2016, was known for her fish-like facial markings.
She gave birth to 11 cubs and significantly contributed to the increase of the tiger population in Rajasthan.
The memorial was inaugurated on Global Tiger Day by the Rajasthan Forest Minister.
Machhli was a popular attraction for tourists and featured in numerous documentaries.
- Who
- Machhli, also known as the 'queen' of the Ranthambore tiger territory.
- What
- A memorial for the tigress Machhli was built.
- When
- The memorial was inaugurated on Global Tiger Day.
- Where
- Outside of Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan, India.
- Why
- To remember Machhli for her contribution to the tiger population.
- Animal
- Tigress Machhli
- Location of Memorial
- Ranthambore National Park, India
- Cause of fame
- Most photographed tiger
- Significant contribution
- Replenished tiger population
- Died
- 2016
- Number of cubs
- 11