Machali Poem by Ima Ryma

Machali, Bengal tigress, who
Did live in an India park,
The oldest living tigress to
Live in the wild, she made her mark.
Over her twenty year lifespan
She mothered many litters that
Did increase the park's tiger clan
In the large park's shared habitat.
Well known for her ferocity
In protecting her cubs from harm,
She became a celebrity,
Attracting tourists with her charm.

World renowned as a tigress champ,
India gave her her own stamp.