Archive for the ‘Herbivores’ Category

“Rain rain, go away,
Come again, another day,
Little [tusker] wants to play!” (more…)

We were on an evening safari and I was the Naturalist guiding it. Interestingly, the vehicle was full of guests. We were on the Mananthavadi high road inside the Nagarhole national park and were fortunate enough to sight a huge tusker strolling towards us! (more…)

Sighting elephants during monsoons is always an arduous task during safaris, especially by boat. This is because the water from the dam enters the edge of the forest, which makes it almost impossible for elephants to graze in this area. (more…)

It was 7A.M. when we started out on our safari. There were fewer wildlife sightings due to the rains. Initially, beautiful Spotted Deer treated us with their appearance. (more…)

We once embarked on a safari where we were lucky enough to spot this beautiful Burgundy Malabar Giant Squirrel. We were amazed as we watched it feeding on the tender leaves of a tree. (more…)

The monsoons have done their duty; the entire forest looks refreshingly green and inviting. (more…)

On a morning boat safari, we were fortunate enough to spot a beautiful herd of elephants. Fascinatingly, this also included a tiny calf that simply stole our hearts. (more…)

Rains at Kabini is a blessing for wildlife enthusiasts because of two reasons: while one is presented with a clear environment for photography after the rains, it also helps one to sight animals as they come out into the open post the showers. (more…)

Dholes or the Wild Dogs of Kabini are known to have their share of meat for the day. If the visitors are lucky enough, they would have a rare eye-catching moment with these efficient hunters of the wild. (more…)

Elephant sightings in Nagarhole are not an unusual sight. On a sunny day, they can be spotted swimming in the Kabini River. (more…)