Male Tiger Scent-Marks Khilchipur Trail, Zone 5

A male tiger was observed scent-marking along the Khilchipur forest trail in Zone 5 during the late-afternoon slot — territorial behaviour indicating an active dominant male in this quieter gate area.

Zone 5's deep deciduous forest sees a fraction of the vehicle traffic that zones 1–3 receive during peak season. Male tigers patrol these trails regularly, and the reduced convoy noise allows longer observation stops.

Zone: 5 (Khilchipur) | Behaviour: Scent marking / territorial patrol