When a forest ranger riding an elephant crossed a paddy field, they encountered a large Bengal tiger that swiftly pounced, tearing the ranger’s clothes and biting off their finger.
Despite the ranger’s continuous attempts to fend off the tiger with a whip, the tiger remained fiercely aggressive.
Fortunately, the ranger’s companions arrived in time to rescue them; otherwise, it would have been difficult to survive. Eventually, the tiger retreated and disappeared.
The Bengal tiger is among the largest wild cats in the world. They are native to India, and there are only an estimated 2,500 to 3,300 of them in the wild.
Adult male Bengal tigers measure between 2.7 and 3.65 meters in length, including their tails. They weigh around 180 to 300 kilograms and stand about one meter tall from shoulder to ground. Bengal tigers have the longest teeth among the cat family, ranging from 7.5 to 10 cm. They are considered the number one dangerous carnivorous species in India and fear no creature, including humans riding elephants.