A video from Ranthambore National Park is viral, in which safari jeeps have surrounded a tiger. The tiger’s path was blocked by a crowd of vehicles, due to which he looked distressed. This incident has sparked serious debate over the safety of animals in wildlife tourism.
A video of Ranthambore National Park is going viral rapidly on the internet. In this, the vehicles coming on safari surround a tiger in such a way that it is not even left with space to escape. This incident has once again sparked a debate about what is happening in the name of seeing animals in famous parks.
This video has been posted by Monty Bhatt on Instagram. It is seen that a tiger is standing on a narrow path and jeeps surround it from all sides. What was a normal tiger sighting gradually turns into a traffic jam-like situation. The vehicles come closer and closer to the tiger, thus reducing his space to move around. On one occasion, some people were seen trying to control the traffic by gesturing to the drivers, as if they were stuck in a city traffic jam.
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As the number of vehicles increases, Indian and foreign tourists continue to take pictures and videos. At the same time, the tiger, surrounded from all sides, stops and looks around, and is clearly confused as to where to go.
People’s anger erupted on social media
After the video surfaced, people have reacted strongly on social media. Many users expressed concern over such treatment of animals. One user commented, “Among all these humans, Tiger seems to be the most civilized and intelligent.”
Another user claimed that the animal was not given enough space to move. He condemned the crowding of vehicles and the emphasis on photography alone. Another user wrote, “Sad. What is there like a jungle in this? This is worse than a zoo! At least there humans cannot enter its enclosure.”
Another commented, “This is absolute nonsense. Naturalists and drivers should not be cornering a tiger like this. This is disgusting. This should be reported!!”
Many people said that they would prefer to stay away from such tiger sightings rather than harass the animals. One comment read, “If seeing a tiger means disturbing its peace, then I would not like to see such a tiger.”
Wildlife expert Dr. PM Dakte also posted another video which showed a similar scene, where a tiger was surrounded by safari cars. He criticized both guests and guides for allowing such crowds and insisted on strict adherence to safari laws. The incident is a reminder that wildlife tourism should prioritize the safety and comfort of animals over the thrill of getting close to them.