International Tiger Day | Stunning photographs of tigers from Karnataka's Kabini forest

The Kabini Forest in Karnataka is a haven for big cats along with many other species of flora and fauna. Kabini is a part of the famed Nagarahole Tiger Reserve which is the most densely populated tiger reserve in the state. According to the findings reported in the ‘Status of Tiger Co-predators & Prey in India’ the forest has 11.82 tigers per 100 sq km range. On the occasion of International Tiger Day, here's a look at some of the photographs of tigers captured by eminent wildlife photographers and wildlife photography enthusiasts, at Kabini.

Harsha Narasimhamurthy, a wildlife photographer and big cat specialist popularly known as 'The Catman', photographs a Russell Line sub-adult tigress at Kabini. Credit: Harsha Narasimhamurthy

A photograph of a tiger taking a stroll through the lush green forest. Credit: Shaaz Jung

A photograph of a sloth bear chasing away a tiger on a gloomy morning. The bear is seen standing on its hind limbs to scare away the big cat. Credit: Arvind Karthik

A tiger relaxing in a water body on a sunny day. Unlike most members of the cat family, tigers love water. Credit: Yashas Narayan

An image of the Nayanjikatte sub-adult female rolling on her back on the safari track. Credit: Jeevan Gowda

Animals show the same emotion as humans. This image portrays the love of a mother and her cub. Credit: Balaji Narayanan

An image of the Backwater tigress taking a stroll in the forest with one of her cubs. Credit: Shreyas Devanoor

A tiger attentively looks at a group of fascinated onlookers during a safari. Credit: Yashas Narayan

A photograph of a sub-adult tiger rejoicing on a rainy evening. Credit: Arvind Karthik