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Beyond the big cats: My experiences in the wild on spotting Tigers

As we waited patiently on the safari jeep, we heard a screeching call. "That's the spotted deer's alarm call," alerted our Jeep driver. Our safari guide, Dharma, confirmed that a big cat was nearby, which made us incredibly excited as we had been to numerous tiger reserves, wildlife sanctuaries, and national parks but had only spotted pug marks and droppings. We waited for a while hoping to catch a glimpse of the big cat, but it was an unnerving experience as we were on an open jeep. We carefully scanned the woods for any movement or noise. The forest was still except for the occasional crackling of dry leaves and twigs. The tall trees rustled softly in the wind, and the many bushes with tall grass provided an ideal hiding spot for any big cat. Each time we heard the spotted deer's screeching call, we turned around swiftly, searching for a tiger or a leopard, but to no avail. After around half an hour, we heard another safari vehicle approaching. The drivers and g...