Archive for the ‘Carnivore’ Category

Plenty of people feel that animals are expressionless. Anybody with pets knows that this absolutely not the case. (more…)

We’re all familiar with the phrase ‘You scratch my back, and I’ll scratch yours’, which essentially means if you do something for me, I’ll return the favour.  (more…)

It is said in some circles that if the mountain will not come to you then you must go to the mountain.
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The Pied Kingfisher is possibly the largest hovering bird, capable of truly ‘floating’ in mid-air for extended periods of time. This bird is easily identifiable by two distinct traits; firstly, it’s the only one of its clan of Kingfishers with black and white plumage. Secondly, its unique hunting style separates it from the crowd. (more…)

The Stripe-necked Mongoose is the biggest mongoose found in Asia. Confined to India and Sri Lanka, it can be sighted in well-wooded habitats, particularly in dry and moist deciduous forests where it prefers streams and rivers. (more…)

It was almost getting late in the evening as we drove through the forests. A pale pink hung over the mountain ridges, while the greens were slowly turning brown. (more…)

The Dhole, Commonly known as the Wild Dog, is another special species at Kabini. Living in packs, fearsome gangs of Dholes can bring down stags larger than themselves, and are known for their torturous killing techniques! (more…)

The snakes have a few friends among humans at Orange County, Kabini; we are a team of five naturalists constantly rescuing snakes from this resort, and relocating them farther close to the jungles. (more…)

Holidaying is not as much about the journey as it is about the destination – goes an old dictum. How very true! We, (my wife, daughter and I) are veterans at Orange County, Kabini. (more…)

My generous friend and photographer from Pune was the one who took me on this quest. We spent almost a week together during the month of March. (more…)