New Delhi, June 20 -- Ranthambore Tiger Reserve bid farewell to one of its most iconic occupants on Thursday, as Arrowhead (T-84), known for her remarkable crocodile-hunting prowess, succumbed to bone cancer at around 14 years of age, forest officials confirmed.

Arrowhead, granddaughter of Ranthambore legend Machhli and daughter of tigress Krishna, had captivated wildlife enthusiasts for over a decade. In a final display of her fearless nature, she reportedly took down a crocodile near Padam Talab just days before her death-an almost scripted echo of her grandmother's legendary hunts, according to a report by NDTV.

The tigress died hours after her daughter, Kankati (T-2507), was tranquilised and relocated to Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve...