The ground beneath their feet Understanding the Kanha Tiger Reserve
Saevus|June - August 2022
The responsibilities for managing a successful Reserve are immense. Dr Johnsingh describes the essentials that could make that all-important difference between survival and extinction.
DR A.J.T. JOHNSINGH,
The ground beneath their feet Understanding the Kanha Tiger Reserve

Langda, the six-year-old lame tiger, had eaten enough meat from the sambar doe, which he had killed in the Kisli Range in the famous Kanha Tiger Reserve in Central India. It was in April 1984 and the mid-day temperature soared to around 44 degrees Celsius and with a full belly, he opted for the best option to escape the heat of the day.

He lay immersed in the seepage from a talab (waterhole) hardly a kilometre from Kisli. My visit in April 1984, which was the first, to Kanha TR, was to attend the Cat Specialist Group meeting of the IUCN. I represented the Bombay Natural History Society with which I was working then. Other key members who attended the meeting, were late Billy Arjan Singh of Dudhwa Tiger Reserve and late Peter Jackson, Chairman of the Cat Specialist Group. When the presence of the tiger not far from Kisli was announced to the members attending the meeting, all rushed in vehicles to the elephants which were stationed not far from the sleeping tiger.

My companion on the back of the elephant was H.S. Pabla of the Indian Forest Service who then was working as the Deputy Director of the Reserve. Our mahout took the elephant directly to the tiger which lay on its back in the water, with only its face visible above the water. The sambar kill, hardly 3 meters away was almost fully covered by grass. As we observed the tiger, the mahout made a clicking sound with his tongue and the tiger opened its eyes, lazily looked at us and then closed the eyes to sleep again. Later he got up, waded and sat in the middle of the pool enabling people to photograph him. Soon after that, he faded into the jungle and we all returned to the meeting greatly delighted by the wonderful sighting of the tiger.

Bu hikaye Saevus dergisinin June - August 2022 sayısından alınmıştır.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

Bu hikaye Saevus dergisinin June - August 2022 sayısından alınmıştır.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

SAEVUS DERGISINDEN DAHA FAZLA HIKAYETümünü görüntüle
Staying ALIVE!
Saevus

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.

time-read
8 dak  |
SAEVUS NOVEMBER 23 MARCH 24
Frames from the WILD
Saevus

Frames from the WILD

A few amazing shots from a horde of incredible ones!

time-read
3 dak  |
SAEVUS NOVEMBER 23 MARCH 24
WAKE UP!
Saevus

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!

time-read
4 dak  |
SAEVUS NOVEMBER 23 MARCH 24
Dolphin DILEMMA!
Saevus

Dolphin DILEMMA!

A crucial article to highlight the significance, and plight of Our riverine friends.

time-read
3 dak  |
SAEVUS NOVEMBER 23 MARCH 24
Gecko Quest!
Saevus

Gecko Quest!

The authors take us on the trail of a gecko from West Bengal, through the hills of the Bankura district.

time-read
2 dak  |
SAEVUS NOVEMBER 23 MARCH 24
Endangered EXOTICA!
Saevus

Endangered EXOTICA!

The author takes us on an exotic ride into the forests of Malaysia, allowing us glimpses of the beauties of its wildlife!

time-read
3 dak  |
SAEVUS NOVEMBER 23 MARCH 24
Mellifluous Magpie!
Saevus

Mellifluous Magpie!

Immerse yourselves in the world of the musical and glorious Magpie Robin! The authors help acquaint us with this beautiful bird.

time-read
10+ dak  |
SAEVUS NOVEMBER 23 MARCH 24
Think Different!
Saevus

Think Different!

The author brings to us the very real concern for the horses employed around pilgrimage sites in India.

time-read
4 dak  |
SAEVUS NOVEMBER 23 MARCH 24
Take Heed!
Saevus

Take Heed!

The authors make a case for the conservation of the rare and lesser-known Sociable Lapwing.

time-read
6 dak  |
SAEVUS NOVEMBER 23 MARCH 24
Close Encounters!
Saevus

Close Encounters!

The author introduces us to two amazing yet very different bird species, showing us the diversity of our ecosystems,

time-read
4 dak  |
SAEVUS NOVEMBER 23 MARCH 24