I am fortunate to narrate four incidents in my life which clearly showed that the tiger is a largehearted gentleman. It can also be called a shy species, which likes to avoid humans even in trying situations. All four happened in South India, three in the Bandipur Tiger Reserve while I was doing my dhole research in 1976-78, and the fourth one on the banks of the Moyar River in the Sigur Range on 4th November 2009.
MY ENCOUNTERS WITH TIGERS
Once, a tigress with two caracal-sized cubs were encountered at the turning of a road. The mother, coming out of a lantana-patch, roared and charged from a distance of c. 20 m. I was stooping down and walking looking for signs on the road. The roar felled me to the ground and the tigress went back as fast as it had charged. Forester Jeyandrappa, arriving behind me, witnessed this. On another occasion, while silently walking with two of my tribal assistants along the bank of a narrow nallah looking for kills, I suddenly saw the head of a large tiger emerging from the bushes on the other side of the nallah, hardly 6 m. from me. I turned around to alert my colleagues and looked again to see that the tiger had disappeared as silently as it had come. Hearing us walking over the leaf-litter, it must have assumed we were prey.
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Staying ALIVE!
The importance of getting to the root causes of conflict with wildlife, is essential. Its mitigation will guarantee the very survival of all species.
Frames from the WILD
A few amazing shots from a horde of incredible ones!
WAKE UP!
A frightening thought a world without wildlife, mornings without birdsong, and all that we take for granted! We must realise the dangers threatening the beauteous green world and its inhabitants around us!
Dolphin DILEMMA!
A crucial article to highlight the significance, and plight of Our riverine friends.
Gecko Quest!
The authors take us on the trail of a gecko from West Bengal, through the hills of the Bankura district.
Endangered EXOTICA!
The author takes us on an exotic ride into the forests of Malaysia, allowing us glimpses of the beauties of its wildlife!
Mellifluous Magpie!
Immerse yourselves in the world of the musical and glorious Magpie Robin! The authors help acquaint us with this beautiful bird.
Think Different!
The author brings to us the very real concern for the horses employed around pilgrimage sites in India.
Take Heed!
The authors make a case for the conservation of the rare and lesser-known Sociable Lapwing.
Close Encounters!
The author introduces us to two amazing yet very different bird species, showing us the diversity of our ecosystems,
