T-39
Mala
T-39 — The Beauty of Ranthambore
| Tiger Code | T-39 |
|---|---|
| First Seen | 2009 |
| Gender | Female |
| Identification Sign | Diamond symbol on her body |
| Age | 14 years |
| Zone | Zone 1, 2, 6 |
| Status | Alive |
Noor, Mala or Sultanpur
Call her Noor, Mala or Sultanpur, the female celebrity tiger T-39 has captivated the attention of a lot of visitors to Ranthambore. This amazing tigress is famous for her beauty and wavy pattern on her body. The name Mala, which means necklace in Hindi, was given to her because of the decorative bead-like stripes on her side flanks. The name Noor, which means glow, was given to her as her wavy patterns brought a sparkle-like attraction to the visitors.
The Tigress Everyone Fell in Love With
Mala, who descends from the sister of the great matriarch Machali, grew up in Guda/Sultanpur, the southernmost part of the park. She became extremely popular among the visitors since she was a cub.
After separating from her mother T-13 at the age of two, her mother littered two cubs with T-12. After that, T-12, the male tiger, was very soon relocated to Sariska during the year 2010. As a result, the territory left behind by T-12 was overtaken by the Sultanpur Male (T-24).
Impressively, one of Mala's brothers, T-38, covered the dangerous journey of over 100 miles by crossing the grand Chambal River and was caught around the area of Kuno Palpur Sanctuary in MP.
Common Identifications of Mala (T-39)
Similar in appearance with T-17 without collar
Beaded necklace-like strips on her body
Broken left ear
Inverted trishul-like mark above the right eye
Two prominent Y formations on right hind leg
