Tigers Take Over Anti-Poaching Camp? Internet Calls It The 'Ultimate Protector'
The big canine was clicked seated calmly at the entrance of an anti-poaching camp deep within the forest.
Big cats, with their powerful builds, lightning-fast reflexes and sharp claws, have long captivated social media. Whether through their majestic presence or surprising encounters with their prey in the wild, these apex predators reign supreme and leave viewers in awe OF their strength and agility. Well now, a retired Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer has drawn the attention of internet users with a fascinating post about these magnificent creatures. On Tuesday, IFS officer Susanta Nanda took to X (formerly Twitter) and shared a striking image of a tiger.
The big canine was clicked seated calmly at the entrance of an anti-poaching camp deep within the forest. It seemed like the tiger was keeping a close eye over the premises. Sharing this picture on social media, Nanda gave a humorous touch and referred to the tiger as the “original guard" of the forest.
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“The original Forest Guard in an anti-poaching camp deep inside the forest," he penned.
The original Forest Guard in an anti poaching camp deep inside the forest💕(From SM) pic.twitter.com/Q6gIs7zpYB— Susanta Nanda (@susantananda3) February 18, 2025
At first glance, the picture seemed to feature a lone tiger, but the sharp-sighted viewers were quick to spot another big cat. They saw the second tiger resting under the trees in front of the official building. They promptly flocked to the comments section and corrected Nanda’s caption, suggesting that the caption. They wrote, “It should be ‘Guards’ instead of ‘Guard’" to acknowledge both tigers.
Since being shared, the rare and intriguing moment left social media amused. The internet users bombarded the comments section of the post with excitement, curiosity and light-hearted humour.
“Love the sincerity of this security force," read a comment.
Another commented, “So nice. You framed it with a meaning."
“The big man likes the security of a house. Sir, why don’t we make these pucca shelters to protect against the rain in forests? The Tiger is enjoying it," said a user.
Another jokingly remarked, “I am sitting in my house, what’s your problem?"
“Wow… love this," another expressed.
An account wrote, “This is an aberration. They take shelter under trees or caves. Wild needs wilderness."
Till now, the now-viral picture has garnered more than 18,400 views and the numbers are still increasing.
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