In a major boost for wildlife enthusiasts, Maharashtra’s Sahyadri Tiger Reserve (STR) has recorded the presence of a new male tiger, taking the total tiger population in the landscape to seven. Here are visuals captured through camera traps over the past two months inside Chandoli National Park, which forms part of the reserve. PICS/Sahyadri Tiger Reserve

Two-and-a-half-year-old radio-collared tigress STRT5, better known as Tara, was spotted by a tourist at the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve on Tuesday. (Text by Ranjeet Jadhav) (Pics/Amit Mane)