National Geographic cover showcases India’s rare black tiger, photographed by Prasenjeet Yadav

A black tiger from Odisha’s Similipal National Park, photographed by an Indian lensman, has made it to the cover of National Geographic’s upcoming edition.

National Geographic Features India’s Rare Black Tiger on October 2025 CoverFor its October 2025 edition, National Geographic has chosen a striking cover image from India—a rare black tiger from Odisha’s Similipal National Park, captured by photographer Prasenjeet Yadav.

India’s rare black tiger makes National Geographic cover debut

The image is not only visually captivating but also the result of months of perseverance, as Yadav followed the elusive big cat through Similipal’s dense forests. Unlike typical tigers, black tigers—scientifically known as pseudo-melanistic tigers—bear striking, overlapping stripes that create their rare, dark appearance

What makes the photograph even more remarkable is Yadav’s success in spotting such a rare subject. Black tigers exist only in Similipal, where nearly half of the reserve’s 30 tigers carry the rare genetic mutation that gives them their distinctive coat.

Introducing Prasenjeet Yadav

He also founded Shoot for Science, an initiative that uses photography to communicate complex scientific ideas. Reflecting on his latest achievement, Yadav said it was a privilege to work in Similipal as a National Geographic Photographer and Explorer, praising the Odisha Forest Department’s dedication to protecting the reserve’s tigers.

India’s rare black tiger debuts on National Geographic cover

This recognition places Yadav among the few Indian photographers to have their work featured on National Geographic’s cover in its 135-year history.

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