Episode
133: The Terrible Fate of Tiger T-24. Ranthambore National Park.
1:09:07
Published: Mon Mar 06 2023
Description
Tiger T-24 was the king of Ranthambore National Park until he was removed to live a life of captivity inside of a zoo. After being linked to 4 killings of people, he was labeled a man-eater who was too dangerous to exist in the park. This sparked nation wide protests and the conversation of the detrimental impacts of human-wildlife conflict. Listen ad free and get exclusive content when you join Apple Subscriptions . Documentary recommendation: Tiger T24 We love our National Parks and we know you do too but when you're out there, remember to enjoy the view but watch your back. Please take a moment to rate and subscribe from wherever you’re listening to NPAD! Become part of our Outsider family on Patreon to gain access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more. Follow our socials Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. To share a Trail Tale, suggest a story, access merch, and browse our book recommendations - head over to our website. Thank you so much to our partners, check them out! Athena Club: Go to athenaclub.com and use promo code NPAD today and you’ll get 25% off your first order! Earth Breeze: Use our link to subscribe and save 40%. Prose: Use our link for a free in-depth hair consultation and 15% off your first order. BetterHelp: National Park After Dark is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month of online therapy by using our link. References: Natgeo, Ranthombore National Park, Ranthombore National Park (2), Ranthombore National Park (3), OCCRP, First Post DOCUMENTARY TIGER T-24
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00:00 - 03:34 (03:34)
Summary
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Episode133: The Terrible Fate of Tiger T-24. Ranthambore National Park.
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03:34 - 07:50 (04:15)
Summary
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Episode133: The Terrible Fate of Tiger T-24. Ranthambore National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
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Summary
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Episode133: The Terrible Fate of Tiger T-24. Ranthambore National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
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14:54 - 23:33 (08:39)
Summary
Rangers at a national park in India are trying to keep visitors safe from tigers by moving the animals farther away and disrupting their patterns when they kill prey near walkways, which has caused stress and unrest among the big cats.
Episode133: The Terrible Fate of Tiger T-24. Ranthambore National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
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Summary
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Episode133: The Terrible Fate of Tiger T-24. Ranthambore National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
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29:41 - 33:31 (03:50)
Summary
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Episode133: The Terrible Fate of Tiger T-24. Ranthambore National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
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Summary
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Episode133: The Terrible Fate of Tiger T-24. Ranthambore National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
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38:12 - 46:43 (08:30)
Summary
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Episode133: The Terrible Fate of Tiger T-24. Ranthambore National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
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Summary
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Episode133: The Terrible Fate of Tiger T-24. Ranthambore National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
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Summary
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Episode133: The Terrible Fate of Tiger T-24. Ranthambore National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
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58:54 - 1:04:15 (05:20)
Summary
A discussion about the population management and adaptation in Ranthambore National Park due to an increase of tigers living within the park and how it leads to conflicts between tigers and humans as they venture out of the park walls.
Episode133: The Terrible Fate of Tiger T-24. Ranthambore National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The warehouse, located outside of Denver, holds over a million specimens from critically endangered species confiscated for the illegal wildlife trade.
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Summary
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