Baghani's ready to mate again. She's spent all morning
calling for Rajore. But so far there's no reply. When he doesn't appear for three days,
we all join the search. Picking up his trail... following his footprints.

We're all worried. And then we find him... dead. Not killed by poachers... but poisoned by a villager,
protecting his cattle. But Baghani doesn't know her mate is dead. She's still searching for him. She can smell him, but he's gone.

She cries for three days after his death. We are both heartbroken.

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Baghani is ready to mate and calls for Rajore.

Rajore doesn't appear for three days, prompting a search.

The search involves following Rajore's footprints.

Discovery of Rajore's death and Baghani's reaction.

Rajore is found dead, poisoned by a villager protecting cattle.

Baghani is unaware of Rajore's death and continues searching.

Baghani can smell Rajore, but he is gone.

Grief and heartbreak following Rajore's death.

Baghani cries for three days after Rajore's death.

Tiger Grieves Her Dead Mate | BBC Earth

Tiger Grieves Her Dead Mate | BBC Earth

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