🧬 Family Lineage
Parents
Arrowhead was a daughter of the tigress Krishna (T‑19), a dominant female in Ranthambore and a descendant of the legendary Machli (T‑16). This lineage has produced some of the reserve’s most iconic and territorial tigresses.
Arrowhead’s father is not publicly documented.
Siblings
Arrowhead was a sibling of Pacman and Lightening and other offspring of Krishna. She inherited strong territorial instincts and maternal skills from this lineage.
🐾 Offspring & Breeding History
Confirmed Litters
- Litter 1
- Year: 2020
- Number of Cubs: 2 cubs
- Father: Not publicly documented
- Status: Confirmed via forest department monitoring
- Litter 2
- Year: 2022
- Number of Cubs: 3 cubs
- Father: Not publicly documented
- Status: Confirmed
Arrowhead successfully raised her cubs in Zone 2, contributing to the stability of Krishna’s lineage. Her offspring continue to influence the population structure of Ranthambore.
🌿 Territory & Sightings
Primary Zone
Arrowhead was primarily associated with Zone 2 of Ranthambore Tiger Reserve.
Core Area Within the Zone
Her movements were concentrated around Padam Talao, Rajbagh, and Malik Talaab, areas rich in prey and suitable for raising cubs. She was known to defend prime hunting and denning areas vigorously during her life.
🐾 Character & Presence
Arrowhead was recognized for her strong, confident, and territorial nature. She combined alertness with strategic maternal care, allowing her to maintain dominance while ensuring her cubs’ survival. Forest guides frequently noted her calm yet authoritative presence.
🐯 Conservation Significance
Arrowhead was a key tigress in the Machli → Krishna lineage, bridging historic and modern generations of Ranthambore tigers. Even after her death, her genetic contribution continues through her cubs, who are establishing their own territories and extending her legacy.