The World's Most Famous Tiger

Known as “Queen Machli,” “Lady of the Lake” and ruler of her territory in western India’s Ranthambore National Park, Machli was a legendary tigress that went down in history as one of the most well-known wild tigers in the world. Machli — whose name is the Hindi word for fish because of fish-like markings on her face — was a beautiful and powerful tigress that played a key role in the regeneration of the tiger population in Ranthambore and Sariska National Parks. Discover the incredible stories behind Machli’s rise to power and her legacy. (National Geographic)