Of forests, hills and rivers
Spread over 1,400+ sq. km., the Satpura Tiger Reserve comprises the Satpura National Park and Panchmarhi and Bori Wildlife Sanctuaries. A conservation success, Satpura’s forested hills not only house the magnificent tiger, but an amazing array of wildlife as well,
Addressing the Needs of Ageing Leopards
A specialised geriatric care routine is the need of the hour for the ageing leopard population of leopards. We shed light on the Leopard Rescue Centre in Junnar, Maharashtra, established by Wildlife SOS where the majestic spotted felines live the
Savannahs of India
The arid grasslands of India are home to some amazing wildlife and are yet the most threatened habitats in the country. Our authors, who visited the Blackbuck National Park in the remotely located, pristine grasslands of Velavadar, share the magic
Tamed Tuskers
There are always two sides to a story, the flip side of the coin. Join the author in his journey of perspectives to view the situation of trained elephants working for the forest department. I was angered, bewildered and irritated a
Chance feline encounter
An inhabitant of wetlands, marshes, jungle swamps, and dense vegetative areas, the elusive jungle cat(Felis chaus) is also called reed cat and swamp cat. It is a medium-sized cat that feeds on a wide variety of prey species reflecting the
Alice in Wonderland
A chance encounter with the matriarch striped feline and her cubs forms a great tale to tell, as the author recounts her experience at tiger sighting in Pench. Alice in wonderland! That's exactly the feeling I have at being in the forest.
Fawn Station : Raptors ahoy!
In the month of April 2015, we had thrown open our doors to the Editor’s office for our new guest editor, who shared his personal experiences of the amazing wildlife he encounters. The Red-headed Vulture or the King Vulture is one
Pachyderm in peace
Zara, the handicapped elephant arrives at the Elephant Hospital In Mathura, established by Wildlife SOS with support from U.P. Forest Department. At a very young age, Zara was subjected to a lifetime of abuse and neglect as a begging elephant. Though
The Dudhwa Drama
Tigers are known for their fortitude and power, elephants for their intelligence. Although stories have been told and heard of the two animals having overpowered each other occasionally, they rarely cross paths. The author shares his account of a rare
No Country for Wild Elephants
In an instance of man-animal conflict stooping to inhumane grounds, a pregnant elephant died after receiving grave injuries when she bit into a fruit laden with a crude bomb Try as one might and there can be no known fault of