In a development that has delighted wildlife enthusiasts, the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve (STR) is now home to three dominant male tigers that have successfully established their territories over the past three years.

The three males, STR T1 Senapati, STR T2 Subhedar, and STR T3 Baji, were confirmed during Phase I of the All-India Tiger Estimation exercise, conducted earlier this month by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) and the Wildlife Institute of India (WII).