The astonishing moment a 660-pound tiger launched an attack on the world's deadliest man-killing bear was captured in a series of incredible pictures.
In one image, the Bengal tiger knocked the 300-pound sloth bear to the ground as it temporarily gained the upper hand. In another, the six-foot-tall bear stood back up and began swiping at the big cat with its claws and teeth causing it to retreat.
Photographer, naturalist, and tour leader Arpit Parekh, aged 33, from Palghar, India, captured the incredible images in the Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra, India.
The rare encounter took place 1000 yards away from Arpit's vehicle, lasting an intense 30 minutes. "The tiger was enjoying his afternoon siesta when he suddenly charged
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