26 Feb 2019
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When visitors come to the forest, their focus is understandably on watching wildlife and enjoying the Wilderness. With so little time in the forest they often overlook the fact that protecting these wonderful animals they see, is a life threatening occupation. Because lion’s claws and bones are sought after by illegal wildlife trade. Ruthless poaching […]

25 Feb 2019
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When you buy or acquire an illegal wildlife product or souvenir, you may actually be buying trouble for yourself. Hunting of a protected wildlife species or possession of and trade in them or their derivatives is illegal and severely punishable under the law.  Wildlife products made from endangered species brought outside India would also require […]

25 Feb 2019
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Over the years illegal wildlife trade has emerged as a form of organised crime which has threatened the very existence of wildlife in India. Though India has an adequate Wildlife Protection Act in place yet it is treated as a low priority crime by the enforcement authorities, resulting in lax implementation. Most wildlife crimes go […]

22 Feb 2019
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Pugmark is the term used to refer to the footprint of animals. “Pug” means foot in Hindi (Sanskrit पद् “pad”; A strolling lion when walks on the dirt road leaves a huge print of pug. Each pug mark leaves a signature of the animal. It is an interesting science, used in counting big cats. Pugmarks are also […]

22 Feb 2019
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NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has asked 16 states to implement their own orders rejecting 11.8 lakh claims over forest land by Scheduled Tribes and other traditional forest dwellers (OTFDs) that were found baseless, and passed eviction orders to free lakhs of hectares of forest land. It is not clear from the state affidavits whether each […]

21 Feb 2019
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Parks in India are generally closed during the monsoon season, so check the dates for opening and closing of the park, before making any reservations. A valid permit is necessary to enter the National Park and since only a limited number of vehicles are permitted daily, it is advised to book your safari well in […]

21 Feb 2019
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The most important element of a good photograph is the ability of the photo to communicate with the viewer. It should be able to tell a story, by capturing the energy of the subject. Often this means avoiding the obvious shot, and instead trying to capture the moments that reflect the story of your individual […]