Safaris at Kabini are quite often filled with quick sightings of animals popping out on the way to greet wildlife enthusiasts. Today’s safari was no exception. As our jeep hopped on the tracks of Nagarhole National Park, the warm, gentle rays of the morning sun greeted us past the broad teak leaves. The sight of the enchanting sun was so soothing that we stopped our vehicle to bask in it for a while. A perfect photographic moment, I must say!

An enchanting morning!

As we sneaked into the privacy of wild animals, a Langur dared to penalize our presence on the road. When members of his family climbed up the nearby bamboos and peered at us, he still enjoyed his stay on the road. The females of the group, grabbing the young ones to their breast, had anxious eyes on every passer-by. I wondered why they were not bored of seeing so many people in their territory, as we do often about them!

Black-footed Gray Langur (Semnopithecus hypoleucos)

Slowly, the light turned from deep orange to yellow and revealed the beautiful horizon embracing the waters. As we proceeded on our safari, we came across a large herd of Spotted deer spread over the landscape, grazing peacefully. Some moved swiftly, sighting us. A few rolls of the wheels held us in direct confrontation with the Dholes (Wild dogs). These efficient hunters in packs, basking in the warm morning sun, seemed to be at a conspiracy meeting. Some seemed to relax on the road while others moved about idly, without the slightest notice of our presence. However, one of them was looking straight at me, as if inviting me to capture his presence on my camera, which, instantaneously, I did!

Dhole (Cuon alpinus)

On the safari today, I realized that despite the tactful hunting strategy both by humans and animals, deer population is still high. This reveals that the truth of life is to live in harmony with one another as the denizens of the jungle do. A great lesson indeed, for us humans!

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