Baras’ little one runs around and then gets back to his mom for a quick cheek-rub before he goes running around again while she tries getting a quick shuteye, fully aware that it would soon be time for her to hunt again to feed herself and her growing cubs. Tiger cubs want to eat and play all the time whereas the mother tiger has to hunt frequently and also protect her cubs from all kinds of hunters and carnivores, including male tigers. The picture was clicked at Pench-MH Tiger Reserve, Maharashtra.
