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The man behind this jaws shot is only Prasenjet Yadav, an Indian wildlife photographer and national geographical explorer.
Black Tiger’s image was taken in SimiliPal National Park. (Credit Photo: Nat Geo)
How many times does the world stop and stare in something very rare, so magical that it does not seem almost unrealistic? Well, India has just gave the world a moment. A picture of the black tiger dodging from the Odisha Park, Sima National, and guessing what? It was made to the October 2025 cover of the National Geographic Magazine and the Internet cannot stop celebrating the luxurious moment.
The man behind this jaws shot is only Prasenjet Yadav, an Indian wildlife photographer and national geographical explorer. His passion for photography brought global attention to the Indian Black Tiger, also known as the Azad tiger. According to the National Geographic, the image was taken in the lush forests in the Similipal National Park in Odisha. Interestingly, it is the only place in the world where one can find black tigers.
What makes the black tiger very special
Black tigers are not just striped cats. Also known as the false-long tigers, they have unusual dark lines and they owe their amazing appearance a rare genetic mutation. The park is home to about 30 tigers and about half of them carry this unique coloring. TBH, not less than unusual.
Patience of the photographer pays off
If you think this iconic shot was easy to click, you are wrong. Yadaf spent more than three months to track and monitor the animal. Initially, the black tiger remained hidden, inhaled the trees, explored with caution and staying hidden in the thick forest cover. But Yadaf remained patient and in the end, he was guessing his fruits. The result?
A moment of pride
Why is the teacher important? A few Indian photographers had their work, the National Geographic Cover. Yadaf’s achievement highlights his passion for his work. Thinking about the experiment, Yadaf, was in a statement, jointly, “The presence in Similipal’s forests as a photographer and geographic explorer was a real privilege.” The Odicha Forest Department also strengthened their efforts to protect these animals, ensuring that future generations will have an opportunity to watch them.
Well, The Milestone is a reminder to protect the rare beauty of India at any cost.
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Delhi, India, India
September 19, 2025, 18:32 is
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