Taru salivating looking at a herd of Gaurs (Indian bison) grazing on the other end of the lake and wishing he had #zomato 😃
A Desert Cat out and about looking for it’s next meal. We let this mostly nocturnal small cat be after spotting it for a minute or two. The salt plains, marshes and grasslands of Kutch in Gujarat are perfect for those of you looking to spot the lesser known wild life of India. Come September, #travelwith our network of guides and hospitality partners in this unbelievably stunning ecosystem.
#littlerannofkutch #smallcats #desertcat #catsofindia
Indie - the new-world hunter (somewhere in the outskirts of Agra)
Evolution: from cute, tail wagging, doodh roti eating doggos to expert pack hunters with a ravenous appetite for bush meat.
Distribution and Habitat: unprotected forests, grasslands and wetlands throughout India and perhaps even the sub-continent.
Threats: None, spreading at an alarming rate because they’re soooo cute, let’s take a selfie and feed them all kinds of human food
IUCN: least bothered
#indiedog #apexpredator #newkidontheblock
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The Mighty Chambal even more mighty in the monsoon. The water level is some 4 meters short of touching the bridge which is also the national highway connecting Rajasthan to Madhya Pradesh. The river yesterday was 146 meters amsl which is in feet 120 above from where we do our highly reviewed Chambal River Safari. While the rain water is good for the region, I am secretly hoping that the water recedes in time for our river safari to begin on October 1.
Jackals raiding Gharial Nests
In the past six years that I've been exploring different parts of the National Chambal Sanctuary I've been told that the Jackal is a major predator to the new born on the river - entire creche of various reptiles and many species of birds like terns and skimmers vanish within a week of being born. I always wondered, how a Jackal, a small, jittery and spineless animal can cause so much damage?
Then I saw this last week - a pair of extremely nervous Jackals raiding a creche (most likely that of a Marsh crocodile but could also be that of a Gharial) early morning. It was eggs for breakfast all the way through. It's possible that the jackals had pups because the male carried not one but seven eggs (including one that he accidently cracked the shell off but didn't let it go for waste, he slurped up all the yolk) to the den within 30 minutes. This ravenous pair has also been busy swooping up mouthfuls of gharial and crocodile hatchlings back to the den.
On the one hand, my first thought was perhaps I should intervene. The staggering number of the critically endangered, beautiful and Jurassic era gharial (which I think has a very bleak future in our country as we are so obsessed with vote banks, only policy making, forming committees, the tiger and now African cheetahs) is alarming. But then it dawned on me that I could play god this morning and save a few eggs but then who is going to intervene this afternoon, tonight, tomorrow or the day after?
So, I turned around with a heavy heart leaving the hatchlings to their own fate. #destiny #letnaturetakeitscourse
#eggsforbreakfast #chambalriver #gharial
Sattal - the emerald of the hills. Planning to head to the mountains? Drop us a message for off-beat destinations and recommendations.
#mountainlife #beattheheat
🔊 up for this one and a show of hands🙋 if you've been on a safari and had noisy and out of control co-safarists? So much so that even the tiger which was 300+ meters away turned thrice to look in your direction everytime the decibels beyond crazy! Shot in low light towards the tail end of the afternoon safari in Kanha.
#curbyourenthusiasm
#safarietiquette #silenceplease
The amazing Chambal river as it flows through Uttar and Madhya Pradesh
#chambalriver #riversafari
Satpura Tiger Reserve is one of the few reserves in the country that offers wildlife enthusiasts an opportunity to do a Canoe Safari in the backwaters of the Denwa River. The canoes are piloted by experienced forest guards and naturalists. If you keep it quiet you will definitely see some wildlife during this incredibly suspenseful activity. It is no doubt that the Canoe Safari in Satpura is my top 5 most adrenaline packed experiences ever. You never know what might just come by the river for a drink!
If you would like to visit Satpura (4 hours from Bhopal), please send us a message or email [email protected]. We can organize safaris, stay in luxury jungle lodges and reliable ground transfer from Bhopal airport.
#satpuratigerreserve #canoesafari #intothewild #adrenalinerush #uncrowded
Up-close with the tallest flying birds in the world - Sarus Cranes.
#tallest #birdsofindia #saruscrane #uttarpradesh
Wildlife in my backyard. The kind of beings you get to see in Agra when you're not surrounded by concrete. This cute little Long-eared Hedgehog is a regular at my house. It scavenges for fallen fruits - in April it was sweet as sugar Mulberrys and yesterday it was pink ripe Guavas - so ripe that even I can smell it meters away. So a piece of cake for this hedgehog who's sharp nose is built to smell out delicious food. #thankyoucomeagain #hedgehog #urbanjungle
Black-breasted Weavers. The males are wearing the yellow hard hats. They have the painstaking task of single handedly making not one but a few nests in reeds. It's only once the female feels the nest is up to her standards will she mate with the lucky fellow. #highstandards #birdsgonewild #bringyouragame #nesttoimpress
Missing the sounds and the creatures of the forest. A cute, dreamy eyed, innocent looking juvenile Scops Owl in its near perfect heart shaped home. #natureatitsbest #throwback #madeforeachother #ranthambore
