ThePrint ThePrintPod: Ranthambore’s queen Arrowhead was an alpha tigress even through illness. ‘She lived a full life’
Jun 20, 2025
The podcast delves into the life of T-84, the iconic tigress known as Arrowhead. Despite her battle with bone cancer, she was celebrated as a true alpha female. Listeners are taken through her legacy and the profound impact she had on wildlife conservation. The discussion highlights her connections with other tigers and her significance in the Ranthambore National Park community. Arrowhead's story is not just about survival; it's a tribute to her strength and the full life she lived.
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Arrowhead's Legendary Life
- Arrowhead, known as T84, was a legendary tigress in Ranthambore who battled bone cancer for months.
- Even at her weakest, she actively engaged with tourists and famously killed a crocodile shortly before her death.
Arrowhead's Symbolic Legacy
- Arrowhead embodied grace, strength, and a motherly spirit, symbolizing Ranthambore's tiger conservation success.
- She comes from a famous lineage, granddaughter of Machli and daughter of Krishna, key historic tigers.
Alpha Behavior in Decline
- In her final days, Arrowhead still showed alpha traits, teasing tourists by walking toward them like prey.
- Despite limited movement due to illness, she stayed powerful and dominant near Jogi Mahal.