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Tigers of The Royal Forest of Anandapur, Disney’s Animal Kingdom
(a Camera Critters post)
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Last week, I wrote about my Favorite Critters At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and one of them was the tiger. In that post, I explained that Disney has placed their tigers in a setting that is similar to the “temple of the tigers”, a preserve in India that had at one time been royal hunting grounds.
Disney places the tigers along the Maharajah Jungle Trek in the Asia section of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and calls the forested section “The Royal Forest of Anandapur”. I googled “Anandapur” and found two villages, one in the state of Crissa in India, and the other is in Bangladesh, from whence the Royal Bengal tiger comes. Well they also hang out in Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan and Myanmar (Burma), but a “Bengal” is someone from Bangladesh, so there you go.
The first image above is actually trash can art, and was captured just outside the Maharajah Jungle Trek entrance. The second image heralds your arrival in the Royal Forest of Anandapur, where the tigers frolic amongst the ruins of a royal palace that is crumbling with antiquity.
Please excuse the “ghosts” on these photos; they were shot through glass, and I think it’s remarkable that they are as clear as they are, given how many little fingers leave their imprints on a daily basis 
This tiger guards a crumbling fountain; he doesn’t see what I see behind him…. maybe he’s got tiger “spidey sense” that allows him to know somehow, but I didn’t consider that at the time and I thought we, the tourists of Anandapur, were about to see some action…
No, I have no idea why there appears to be a board in the water, but I’m glad you noticed because I was kind of wondering myself. A second tiger stealthily skirts the fountain pool, looking for all the world like s/he was stalking the first one. What will happen? Is there going to be a conflict, a great, fierce battle? The tourists of Anandapur hold their collective breath!
Whew! It looks like the second tiger is disinterested in conflict after all, passing by without a even a passing glance, never mind a roar or even a growl. The tourists of Anandapur, lungs bursting, release their collective breath.
Peace descends upon the Royal Forest of Anandapur. Happy ending – YAY!
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Beautiful creature the Bengal Tiger. I love the story and all the information Tink. It seems like a land of make believe
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Wow! That was great virtual tour of Anandpur. Nice a part of my country in your country and your blog.
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Very beautiful animals!
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Breathtakingly beautiful! I love all cats, but I have to admit that the tigers are my favorite. My family and I are going to DisneyWorld in June, so I will have to make sure that we stop by AK to visit these beauties
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Awesome photos. I love big cats. And small ones too.
This is my first time on Camera critters.
Have a great week.
Grammy
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uniquely lovely setting Sandy
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That is an awesome animal. I’ve been wanting to get back to the zoo to see what I could get with my latest capture machine
Love the post.
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I like the tiger story and I like where you are taking your blog. A thumbs up from me.
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They are such a regal creature the Bengal Tiger. Really enjoyed your images.
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Such gorgeous creatures! I always love the big cats the most.
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Tink: Really neat capture of the Tiger on the edge of the pool.
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Beautiful pictures, even through glass ! they look so proud ! I love all felines, that’s why I have 5 room tigers, lol !
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Tigers are my favorite big cats. Beautiful photos!
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I love the tigers, and I love the setting they are in, too!
Thanks for sharing!
I actually popped in from Watery Wednesday, and just kept on going!
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This is a very gorgeous animal, and you created a very fun and informative post. I really enjoyed this!
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