Recently, video out from Ranthambore National Park that shows tiger surrounded by multiple safari jeeps led criticism of wildlife tourism practices. Experts warm that it can distress animals, impact health and disrupts natural behaviour. It revived calls for safari regulations and need to focus on animal welfare instead of tourist employment.
Chaotic scene caught on camera in Ranthambore
The video shows that the tiger stuck on a narrow track as jeeps crowd in from several directions and cause traffic. Tourists keep taking photos despite animal looked confused where to go. Some people also tried to direct the vehicles manually and mark chaos during sighting.
Expert warnings on animal stress
Wildlife expert Dr. PM Dhakate and others have warned that these “safari jams” can raise cortisol levels in tigers, leading to defensive aggression and affecting reproduction. Such disturbances disrupt their natural movement and can cause lasting health issues. Conservationists emphasize the importance of following safari rules to avoid similar situations.
Several commenters noted that crowding like this often occurs in well-known parks like Ranthambore, where many vehicles gather when a tiger is spotted. Similar videos from earlier this year show tigers looking tense or vocalizing due to the pressure from surrounding jeeps. Critics argue that this trend goes against the true nature of wildlife tourism and call for broader reforms.
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