Ustad of Ranthambore: Instinct, Territory & Controversy
Value of Life podcast by Puja Khushal por Puja Khushal
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In this powerful episode of Value of Life with Puja Khushal, host Puja Singh continues her conversation with Balendu Singh, Honorary Wildlife Warden of Ranthambore National Park, as they discuss one of India’s most debated tigers — T-24 Ustad.
Was Ustad truly a “man-eater,” or was he a victim of circumstance and territorial instinct?
This episode goes beyond media headlines to examine the real story behind the controversy. Through field experience and conservation insight, the discussion explores:
• What led to Ustad being labeled dangerous • Tiger territorial behavior and dominance patterns • Human-wildlife conflict in India • The difficult decisions conservation authorities must make • Balancing human safety with wildlife protection
Rather than sensationalizing the issue, this conversation focuses on understandi ...