Incredible images have captured a tigress sprinting for her dinner, showing off her powerful muscles as she chases down a wild boar.
The fierce animal, named Babli, was caught on camera by professional photographer Talvinder Chohan from just metres away, using a Canon EOS R5 camera.
The snaps were taken at the Tadoba Tiger Reserve in India.
In one image, the Royal Bengal tiger can be seen leaping through mud puddles as she runs at full speed towards her prey, while in another she lies and waits at one of few remaining water holes.
“We had tracked a wild female tigress, named Babli by locals, to a secluded water body at Tadoba Tiger Reserve, India,” the 41-year-old, from Birmingham, told http://NeedToKnow.co.uk .
“She initially sat camouflaged in the long grass but suddenly became alert as she spotted a group of wild boar arriving to quench their thirst.
“With temperatures reaching nearly 40 degrees in the summer, animals are drawn to the few remaining water sources, which are perfect ambush locations for tigers.
“As the boar went to drink and wallow, the tigress stalked as close as she could before bursting into a powerful sprint.”
Another shot shows the tigress leaping from her hiding spot after the startled boar, who runs from the bank in a bid for freedom.
Talvinder said: “It was a surreal experience being so close to a wild tiger.
“The scene and the chase amplified the experience.
“The hairs on the back of my neck were standing!”
Sharing his photos on Instagram (@tigstergram ), the photographer has amassed over 97,100 followers.
Michael wrote: “To see a wild predator is amazing to see a tiger in the wild is truly spectacular.” [sic]
Deb added: “Wow such agile power.”
“Magnifiencet beasts,” commented one person. [sic]
Talvinder added: “I like to capture the beauty of tigers but also show their cunning, power and grace.
“Tigers are still threatened and poaching, habitat loss and human-animal conflict are just some of the challenges they face, but there is hope as we have seen slight recoveries in populations.
“I hope that my images help with the conservation of tigers.”
