For its release in October 2025, National Geographic chose a breathtaking cover photo from India. This time, the rare black tiger from Odisha National Park, captured by Indian photographer Prasenjeet Yadav, got on the prestigious cover of Wildlife Magazine.
Indian rare black tiger debuts about National Geographic envelope
Photography is not only visually striking, but also the work of love and patience that lasted months of tireless efforts because Yadav watched a big cat deep in the dense forests of Similipal. Unlike conventional tigers, these black tigers, known as pseudo-melanist tigers, show bold and overlapping stripes that give them an unusual dark look.
What is even more extraordinarily is the ability of the photographer to see the object. The black tigers are only found in Similipal, and almost half of the 30 tigers in the reserve bears a unique genetic mutation responsible for their distinctive coat.
Meet the Prasenjeet Yadav
Pig Yadav is a molecular ecologist who has turned to a national geographic photographer and explorer. As a master’s graduate in molecular biology, he left research to use photography as a bridge between science and society, plunging light to change climate in the Himalayas, the ecological impact of wind energy and the development of species in western ghats.
He is also the founder of the initiative of shooting for science.
When he talked about his recent success, Yadav said in his statement: “Being in the woods Similipal as a national geographical photographer and explorer was a real privilege. I saw the devoted department of the forest forest Odisha and the obligation of its officers to ensure the future of these majestic tigers.
“T12 photography was intense and humiliating, with the days and months of patience distilled to a single moment. Now see the story on the international cover of National Geographic is an honor and a reminder of why we document the Indian extraordinary wild heart.”
Meanwhile, the editor -in -chief National Geographic Nathan Lump added: “The subject of the envelope this month, from the photographer, writer and National Geographic Explorer, Prasenjeet Yadav, is a surprising consequence: the story of a large male tiger with a rare genetic mutation happens.”
Honor places Yadava among the selected group of Indian photographers whose work was recognized by the magazine envelope in his 135 -year -old famous history.
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