Archive for the ‘Predators’ Category

The view of the Nagarhole and Bandipur national parks can take your breath away; the forest is a spectacle during the ides of winter. As the vegetation gradually changes hue from brown to green, the elephants begin congregating on the banks of the Kabini. (more…)

The Nagarhole National Park is renowned for many reasons, starting from the Khedda operations to the Tiger and Elephant sightings. The list goes on and on. (more…)

“Our National Park is full of surprises.” The Naturalists at Kabini would certainly agree to this statement.

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Meet the Wetland Ambassadors – the Smooth-coated Otters. They are the chief predators of the waters and indicators of the health of a wetland ecosystem. (more…)

Birds of prey, including raptors are an eternal source of fascination at Kabini. The term raptor implies ‘seizing and carrying away’. (more…)

It was almost a fortnight since I had been for a Boat Safari, and that day, I just decided I needed one. It’s winter at Kabini, and she looks her best during misty Boat Safaris in the mornings. (more…)

I was on a Boat Safari one beautiful winter evening. I was fortunate that I could guide guests being a Naturalist. (more…)

We were on a Boat Safari. Upon our entry into the forest, we sighted an elephant walking in the direction of the river bank. As we got closer to it, we watched the tusker behave restlessly. It was also charging at something. (more…)

The Indian Wild Pig, commonly known as the Wild Boar, is the ‘wild’ ancestor of the domestic pig. The boar figures among the largely distributed mammals due to its resilient and fast-breeding behaviour. (more…)

My trip to the Nagarhole National park was action-filled and truly exciting. It was after a long hiatus that I was on a safari, and I was very excited at the sight of the forest during the monsoon. (more…)