Maya: The Biography of a Tiger By Anant Sonawane (Foreword by Sachin Tendulkar)

THE INTIMATE STORY OF A TIGRESS WHO BECAME A NATIONAL ICON.

In November 2023, Maya—one of the most celebrated and beloved tigresses of Maharashtra’s Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve—vanished without a trace. Her sudden disappearance made national headlines, leaving wildlife enthusiasts, naturalists, and those who had followed her life for years stunned and deeply moved. But Maya’s legendary status had been years in the making. Born in 2010 and orphaned at a tender age, she rose against all odds into a magnificent ruler of the wild characterized by striking composure. Whether hunting in plain sight, casually walking past idling jeeps, or pausing before camera lenses as if fully aware of her human admirers, Maya captured the public imagination like no other.

In Maya: The Biography of a Tiger, author Anant Sonawane presents a deeply observed, clear-eyed account retracing her remarkable life. From her precarious, vulnerable beginnings to her reign as a fierce, quiet-assured matriarch, this book offers an intimate portrait of a wild apex predator—one observed up close, yet always respected in her true, untamed nature.

Why this book is a must-have:

• Special Foreword: Features a moving introduction by legendary cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar.

• Captivating Wildlife Biography: Chronicles the real-life journey, struggles, and triumphs of India's most famous modern tigress.

• Deeply Observed & Authentic: Avoids myth-making in favor of a genuine, respectful, and intimate look at tiger behavior and forest ecology.

• A Tribute to Conservation: A poignant must-read for wildlife lovers, naturalists, and anyone captivated by India's magnificent natural heritage.

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