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13th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Bengal Tiger in water

This tiger is Vijaya, known as "One-eye of Bandhavgarh". She lost her eye in a fight with another female, but ultimately won the fight and territory. Her ultimate survival and the survival of her species will depend on the protection of her home from poachers and encroachment of humans.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 04.2014
Date Uploaded: 11.2015
Photo Location: India
Camera: NIKON D4
Copyright: © Michael Watts