India, Aug. 18 -- A captivating video shared on X by retired Indian Forest Service officer Susanta Nanda has won hearts online. The clip shows a tigress attentively watching over her cubs as they cool themselves in a waterhole. While the little ones splash around and enjoy the refreshing dip, their mother remains alert, standing guard to ensure their safety.

Take a look here at the video:

Nanda captioned the video with a thoughtful note: "A mother's eye never rest the tigress guards the cub as they play cooling their body in a waterhole. Tigers are rare among big cats. They love water. It regulates their body temperature, relieves parasites, biting insects and helps them to conserve energy. Nature's Air Conditioners."

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