50 PAGES
INR 100
O
Inside: Special Mention Deepak Garg Sharma on Pg, 39 SUVRAT SEHGAL SHARES HIS PICTURE OF A RED PANDA 8 FROM SIKKIM.
EXPLORE WILD INDIA │DECEMBER 2018
Introducing Editor DEVESH KUMAR
Principal Advisor K.BIHARI, AMRAWATI
Design PRATIBHA YADAV
Photography AKSHAY KATYURA, DEEPAK GARG SHARMA,DUSHYANT PARASHER,AMIT SHARMA, VARUN THAKKAR, ADITYA M ,TRIKANSH SHARMA, MRIGANKA ROY,UPASANA DAHAL .
Consultant PRATIMA
Printing L.B ENTERPRISES G-24 VILLAGE GAZIPUR DELHI 110096
Published by YOUNG GLOBAL PUBLICATIONS B-4 VANDHANA BUILDING 11, TOLSTOY MARG NEW DELHI 110001
Side Image SIDDHARTH CHAUDHARY EXPLORE WILD INDIA ⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽ Published and Printed By Mr.Harinath Rai on behalf of Mr. Devesh Kumar. Printed at L.B Enterprises G-24 Village Gazipur Delhi 110096 Published From Young Global Publications B-4 Basement Vandhana Building, 11, Tolstoy Marg, New Delhi 110001 & Editor Mr. Devesh Kumar.
2
EXPLORE WILD INDIA │DECEMBER 2018
PHOTO: DEVESH KUMAR
3
EXPLORE WILD INDIA │DECEMBER 2018
4
EXPLORE WILD INDIA │DECEMBER 2018
Photo : Akshay Katyura
5
EXPLORE WILD INDIA │DECEMBER 2018
6
EXPLORE WILD INDIA │DECEMBER 2018
Deepak Garg Sharma Photographer from Himachal Pradesh.
Dushyant Parasher Writer- Photographer from New Delhi.
Trikansh Sharma Photographer from Haridwar.
.
7
EXPLORE WILD INDIA │DECEMBER 2018
Photo: Deepak Garg Sharma
ADVT The Asian barred owlet (Glaucidium cuculoides) is a species of true owl, resident in northern parts of the Indian Subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia. It ranges across north central and northeast India, Nepal Bhutan, north Bangladesh, and Southeast Asia (Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam). Its natural habitat is temperate forest.
(आप हिमाचल को भल ु ा नि ीं पायेंगे) There is Nothing Like Himachal Pradesh! FOR HP WILDLIFE INFORMATION VISIT: http://hpforest.nic.in
Location: Chamba - Himachal Pradesh
8
EXPLORE WILD INDIA │DECEMBER 2018
Image // By Varun Thakkar
King Cobra // Corbett Made this image at Jim Corbett National Park, while shooting a pair of collared falconet. King Cobra appeared out of nowhere and started approaching the nest of those falconet. ⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽ This Magazine is presented by WIF India Society Group Shimla Himachal Pradesh. Managing at: (WIF India Society Group Contribution Chaitanya Vihar Phase 1, Chaitanya Vihar, Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh 281121)
9
EXPLORE WILD INDIA │DECEMBER 2018
WIF India Society Group 1382 5B B BLOCK BABA COLONY BURARI DELHI 110084 Managing at: (WIF India Society Contribution Chaitanya Vihar Phase 1, Chaitanya Vihar, ⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽ Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh 281121)
President / CEO – DEVESH KUMAR | Creative Manager – PRATIMA YADAV Photo Collection Department – NEHA SINGH | Advertising Media Suite – AMIT RANA Suggestion Expert – KUNJ BIHARI, ANITA DANGAR, MEENAKSHI RATHORE, PRACHI YADUVANSHI Photo Digital Work Department: PRATIBHA YADAV, PRIYA SHARMA Photographers – ABHISHEK BHATT , GOVIND VASANT NAIK , MEENAKSHI RATHORE , KAPIL SHARMA , GIRISH CHOURE , KUNJAL SOLANKI , SHRUTI SHRIVASTAVA , SWAGATA SARKAR
⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽
WIF India Media Group WIF India Society Group - Delhi Circle | WIF India Society Group - Mumbai Circle WIF India Society Group - Jaipur Circle | WIF India Society Group - Dehradun Circle
10
EXPLORE WILD INDIA │DECEMBER 2018
Contents
Photo: Akshay Katyura
On the Cover: Red Panda Photograph by Suvrat Sehgal from Sikkim.
● Photo feature
●Storyteller 14. Explore Dachigam
17. Red Panda Cubs by Aditya Mangrolia 23. Sightings: Snow Leopard by Kirti Ranjan Nayak
● People 30. Special Interview: Talk with Dushyant Parasher 37. Wildlife in Art: Narendra C. 40. Special Mention: Deepak Garg Sharma
11
41. Photo of the Month: The Jungle Look from Rajaji by Trikansh Sharma. ● Quick’s Facts 45. Terai Tiger from Chitwan - Varun Mani 47. Species Focus: Swamp Deer | Photo: Jay Sharma 48. Online Discussion – Corbett National Park: Domain of the Wild.
EXPLORE WILD INDIA │DECEMBER 2018
EXPLORE WILD INDIA । Editor Notes
More at issuu.com/wildlifeofindia । Editor Notes
Editor’s Note
Now in this Edition I want to show people how India has a incredible wildlife across hilly areas. India is a home of wildlife; we have approximately 120 National Parks and around 500 wildlife sanctuaries out of which 50 are governed by Project Tiger.
Thanks to all Photographers who has contributed their Photos in this edition. In this Edition Photos are featured from Rajaji, Manas, GHNP, Corbett, Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary, Dachigam National Park, Kaziranga National Park, Darjeeling etc. Special Thanks – Priya Singh
(EDITOR ) DEVESH KUMAR
- (Journalist / Editor Explore Wild India® / WIF Media Group®) ⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽⎽ Disclaimer: All images are Copyright by their respective Owners. Unauthorized Use and / or Duplication of these images and Material Strictly Prohibited. Explore Wild India is not responsible for any error or mistakes in Articles , Pictures , Names & Spell which is submitted by Photographers and users, Explore Wild India is not responsible for advertisements, and user/ person shall bear all risks associated with the use of such content. All Images are Copyright with Particular Issue and Particular Volume. Price may be variable according to Edition changes and Print Edition. Follow Devesh at Twitter: @Deveshdy | Instagram: thedeveshkumar
12
EXPLORE WILD INDIA │ DECEMBER 2018
EXPLORE WILD INDIA । Storyteller
More at issuu.com/wildlifeofindia । Storyteller
On the Cover
Red Panda | IUCN status: Endangered | State animal of Sikkim | There are only 10,000 of them left.
Red Panda listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. There are only 10,000 of them left and continues to decline due to habitat loss, poaching and illegal activities. Image: Suvrat Sehgal.
13
EXPLORE WILD INDIA │DECEMBER 2018
EXPLORE WILD INDIA । Storyteller
More at issuu.com/wildlifeofindia । Storyteller
Explore Dachigam Himalayan Langur Location: Dachigam National Park, Srinagar
It was a cloudy morning and we were walking into the woods of Dachigam national park looking for Himalayan Black bears. We noticed a group of Himalayan langurs were playing & making big noise which will disturb the bears. This langur in the image was sitting quit for few seconds and posing for our camera before it climbed onto the tree.
Ranjith Kumar // WIF India.
14
EXPLORE WILD INDIA │DECEMBER 2018
EXPLORE WILD INDIA । Storyteller
More at issuu.com/wildlifeofindia । Storyteller
It was a late summer evening and the Sun was hanging low. I was in search of some Woodpeckers around when I noticed these treepies, there were about 7-8 of them. This was the breeding period for the treepies. The female was continuously calling but the male had no interest. The female kept on calling for over 10 minutes while the male was flying away and coming back to the same perch.Their call is quite harsh and they can be found here in the hilly areas. Had a great time photographing them and learning more about their behaviour. Photo : Abhishek Bhatt // WIF India .
15
EXPLORE WILD INDIA │DECEMBER 2018
EXPLORE WILD INDIA । Storyteller
More at issuu.com/wildlifeofindia । Storyteller
Being an active birder for more than 10 years, Sattal is a frequently visited place for me. Although one can go birding on almost any road in Sattal, there are some birding hotspots which are famous among the photographers. One shouldn't miss out on visiting Sattal Studio point – a magical place to sit with your camera or binoculars and watch the birds come to bathe in both summers and winters; and Chafi riverside area – a place of calm and solitude within the dense forest across the river. Yes, one can find most of the listed birds there, but for Owls, you need to venture in the dense forests there and an experienced guide is a big support. However when I visited there in Nov '17, during a birding fastival and exhibition organised by Strabo India, Brown Fish Owl and Brown wood Owl were on priority in my list. I told the same to my guide also and we tried for 2 days in nearby dense forest. It's on the 2nd day evening that luck favoured us and we were able to spot a Brown Fish Owl perching on a big branch. We were so excited with spotting the Owl and we tried approaching him slowly. Although the light condition was not too good, but Owl gave me some good phographs, as I was hiding and clicking from behind a bush. This lovely photograph when the Owl was looking straight at us, is one of my favorite. Picture clicked at - forest area near Sattal lake Photo : Amit Sharma // WIF India . 16
EXPLORE WILD INDIA │DECEMBER 2018
EXPLORE WILD INDIA । Storyteller
More at issuu.com/wildlifeofindia । Storyteller
RED PANDA CUBS Singalila National Park, Nepal. A visit to the land of Land Rovers! The Singhalila National Park into the heavenly valleys of Nepal that started all the way from Maneybhanjyang to kaiakata Nepal with the most helpful locals and the best staff at "Habre's Nest" which was a shelter for birds like us. This place is prominently known for the Red Panda's. Capturing the nature's beauty and the elegant birds in sight, an urge of trying something new struck us. As they say 'shoot for the moon, if you miss you'll land among the stars' with this hope we shot for the moon and started our trek of about 2.5kms. We found our moon in a female adult Red Panda, but to our surprise we were treated and welcomed its 2 cubs along. This 10 minutes of sighting was a phenomenal experience for us. It was something unbelievable that left us shivering with happiness.
Aditya Mangrolia // WIF India.
17
EXPLORE WILD INDIA │DECEMBER 2018
EXPLORE WILD INDIA । Storyteller
More at issuu.com/wildlifeofindia । Storyteller
Storyline!
Explore Manas It was 13th of February 2018. We were on our 2nd safari of the day at Manas National Park in Assam. Located in the Himalayan foothills, Manas is a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site. We had barely entered the Park, we noticed this Asian Barred Owlet sitting on the branch. We quietly approached and could take a close shot. KK DAGA // WIF India.
18
EXPLORE WILD INDIA │DECEMBER 2018
EXPLORE WILD INDIA । Storyteller
More at issuu.com/wildlifeofindia । Storyteller
Explore - Rajaji National Park
You can almost sense the calmness in this picture, don't you? Indeed that moment was filled with tranquillity. I was sharing a space with so many wild beings, yet it wasn't terrifying. It was just two species moving about with life. We humans now are looking for places untouched by humans. Among the simpler beings, among the simpler places. Are these signs not enough to tell how complicated we have made our lives? It is not time to rewind, but to re-wild. Astha singh // WIF India.
19
EXPLORE WILD INDIA │DECEMBER 2018
EXPLORE WILD INDIA । Storyteller
More at issuu.com/wildlifeofindia । Storyteller
IMAGE: Shubham Jain "This was clicked way back in June 2016 at Dhikala, Corbett, one of last days before safari takes a break due to monsoon. I was in a morning canter safari (canter makes more noise) and was amused to witness the wilderness of Dhikala, a view of paths and Sal trees was enough to feel good then all of a sudden a group of 3-4 jackals emerged from front side as the distance between vehicle and them reduced they took the sideways and entered the forest (may be due to that noise) while they were passing I was able to capture some shots of them but this image was better as sunlight was directly coming through trees on this creature."
Conservation Status - Endangered
20
EXPLORE WILD INDIA │DECEMBER 2018
EXPLORE WILD INDIA । Storyteller
More at issuu.com/wildlifeofindia । Storyteller
During rainy season Spotted Owlets are most active throughout the year, no doubt capturing a flying owlet is not that much easy due to its flying style & they rarely fly during daylight hours but I got few opportunities and make it happen from one of them. Thanks Trikansh Sharma Photography // WIF India Location: Rajaji National Park Conservation Status - Least Concern
21
EXPLORE WILD INDIA │DECEMBER 2018
EXPLORE WILD INDIA । Storyteller
More at issuu.com/wildlifeofindia । Storyteller
Hunt- This was shot in the dragging a monitor lizard into the bushes while the lizard struggled ADVT
Wildlife Conservation Trust is an Environmental Conservation Organization are Working across 130 Protected Areas and 82 % of 50 Tiger Reserves in India Protecting Wildlife and Reviving Communities. Wildlife Conservation Trust 11th Floor, Mafatlal Center, Nariman Point Mumbai Maharashtra India 400021.
Advertisement Issued By WIF India Mumbai To raise Wildlife Awareness and its Conservation.
22
EXPLORE WILD INDIA │DECEMBER 2018
EXPLORE WILD INDIA । Storyteller
More at issuu.com/wildlifeofindia । Storyteller
- Outlook
Story-It was a tough day and very cold. After walking a lot with our equipments, our guide asked us to wait at a place where they expected the snow leopard to come. Hours passed by, our hands and legs were freezing, so were our expectations. Suddenly, from another hill, there was a call, they spotted a snow leopard. All we had to do is gather our strength back and run. We had to climb a very steep ledge and climbing up, we saw this gorgeous animal getting up from his sleep and walking out in the sun. That was the moment with my first snow leopard sighting, stored in my memory and camera forever.
Kirti Ranjan Nayak // WIF India Jaipur .
23
EXPLORE WILD INDIA │DECEMBER 2018
EXPLORE WILD INDIA । Storyteller
More at issuu.com/wildlifeofindia । Storyteller
Campus Wildlife IMAGE: Uday Hegde
Rhinos as we know are found commonly in the grasslands and it is rare to see them under canopy. when I traveled to Manas National Park during the Winter of 2017, I had this dream shot in my mind of a Rhino in Canopy. It was the 3rd day of my visit that this shot was captured that too after days of endless waiting from dawn to dusk. It was around 11.30 in the morning, we were travelling in the park along the banks of Manas river and we saw this straight path that looked almost endless (around 2kms). I could see something coming up the path but we thought it might be elephant. As I readied my 500mm, I could see clearly that it was a Rhino. At first I could see only the mother walking up the path but slowly the calf who was walking behind the mom came up and started walking in parallel. I knew then that this was the moment I was waiting for.
24
EXPLORE WILD INDIA │DECEMBER 2018
EXPLORE WILD INDIA । Storyteller
More at issuu.com/wildlifeofindia । Storyteller
After asking the jeep driver to park the jeep in a place where we could anticipate the mother's and calf's crossing from the path to grasslands, I readied for that perfect shot. This image is not only a special one for me but also for the Manas National Park. (Due to the extreme poaching, Assam Govt authorities were forced to translocate several Rhinos from other parts to Manas and this image shows one of them with its calf denoting the healthy and sustainable environment)
We had gone for a Jungle Safari, and saw this amazing mother and daughter elephants. I was lucky that my camera was just in my hand; otherwise I would have missed this shot. Upasana Dahal // WIF India.
25
EXPLORE WILD INDIA │DECEMBER 2018
EXPLORE WILD INDIA । Storyteller
More at issuu.com/wildlifeofindia। Storyteller
While returning from Alpine Himalayan trek to the base, a Mountain weasel appeared from nowhere and gave us a surprised visit. Mountain weasels, also known as Himalayan weasel are medium sized weasel native to Asia & Siberia. This picture was clicked at Govind Pashu Vihar wildlife sanctuary, situated at Uttarakhand state of India. .
Jayant nautiyal // WIF India. 26
EXPLORE WILD INDIA │DECEMBER 2018
EXPLORE WILD INDIA । Storyteller
More at issuu.com/wildlifeofindia। Storyteller
Nature Wildlife Conservation Discover ADVT Wildlife SOS was established in 1995 by a small group of individuals inspired to start a movement and make lasting change to protect and conserve India’s natural heritage, forest and wildlife wealth. Today, the organization has evolved to actively work towards protecting Indian wildlife, conserving habitat, studying biodiversity, conducting research and creating alternative and sustainable livelihoods for erstwhile poacher communities or those communities that depend on wildlife for sustenance.
27
EXPLORE WILD INDIA │DECEMBER 2018
EXPLORE WILD INDIA । People
More at issuu.com/wildlifeofindia । People
Jungle! Inbox
Golden Jackal giving a stare to the camera from Chopta, Uttarakhand Govind V Kumar // WIF India | Location: Chopta, Uttarakhand.
28
EXPLORE WILD INDIA │DECEMBER 2018
EXPLORE WILD INDIA । People
More at issuu.com/wildlifeofindia । People
Save Nature Save Wildlife Issued by WIF India to raise awareness regarding wildlife Conservation.
29
EXPLORE WILD INDIA │DECEMBER 2018
EXPLORE WILD INDIA । People
More at issuu.com/wildlifeofindia । People
World Trending TALK WITH DUSHYANT PARASHER WIF INDIA SOCIETY GROUP MEDIA
Dushyant Parasher talks about himself & wildlife, Recently Dushyant Parasher has been Interviewed By WIF India‘s Editor Devesh Kumar.
30
EXPLORE WILD INDIA │DECEMBER 2018
EXPLORE WILD INDIA । People
More at issuu.com/wildlifeofindia । People
1. How do you see India as Wildlife Country? Nature created India to be a wildlife haven. About 55 million years ago when the Indian plate fused with the Eurasian plate, the Himalayas came into existence. In this northern high barrier of the Indian subcontinent, there remained a land corridor through the Hindu Kush mountains that connected the Indian landmass with the continent of Africa. The melting snow from the higher reaches of Himalayas, issued a number of rivers which flowed southwards and turned the Indo–Gangetic plain into a lush green forest. This newly created habitat attracted a large number of species from Africa into India and vice versa. African lion and Asiatic lion, African Elephant and Indian elephant, African rhino and Indian rhino, leopards, wild dogs, cheetah (now extinct in India) and many other land animals common to both continents are a living testimony of that faunal exchange. When humans appeared on the scene they started converting forests and grasslands into habitations and fields for agriculture. In the last century it became evident that the wildlife was losing the battle and its existence was threatened. A balance between development and environment still seems to be a distant dream.
2. How do you see Corbett as Wildlife Zone? Corbett is one of oldest protected areas of the country and its mosaic of grasslands, woodlands, hilly terrains and riverside landscape makes it an ideal habitat for a large variety of mammals, birds, reptile and aquatic life. This over 500 square kilometer area of prime wildlife area is not only an important tiger habitat; it is also the place where project tiger made its beginning in 1972.
31
EXPLORE WILD INDIA │DECEMBER 2018
EXPLORE WILD INDIA । People
More at issuu.com/wildlifeofindia । People
. 3. GHNP or Corbett which one you will select to Photograph Wild Animals? In my opinion, Corbett National Park is an ideal landscape to photograph wildlife, simply because of the variety of habitat that it offers. It is certainly not the easiest place to sight wildlife, but then that is what a good habitat should be. 32
EXPLORE WILD INDIA │DECEMBER 2018
EXPLORE WILD INDIA । People
More at issuu.com/wildlifeofindia । People
I would gladly select Ranthambhore because it has a beautiful landscape along with some low hills and steep outcrops which are perfect to capture the beauty of a Tiger. Some of the best sightings have been reported of tigers in Ranthambhore over past few times. And it also includes some variety of bird species which is a treat for a photographer.
4.What is your opinion about Indian Wildlife Conservation? The key conservation issue today is re-establishing of wildlife corridors so that the animals can move from over crowed to less inhabited territories. This will also help in maintaining a healthier genetic pool of species whose numbers have dwindled to dangerously low population levels. We also have to 33
EXPLORE WILD INDIA │DECEMBER 2018
EXPLORE WILD INDIA । People
More at issuu.com/wildlifeofindia । People
ensure that the status of wildlife areas is not compromised in the name of development and infrastructure.
5. Tell us about Your Book Corbett Domain of the Wild ? Our book, which has been written by Ashima Kumar and photographed by me, is an effort to increase awareness about this amazing wildlife area. While the text provides plenty of information about the history, landscape, species, conservation needs and efforts; the pictures aim at showcasing the beauty of landscape and all kinds wildlife. 34
EXPLORE WILD INDIA │DECEMBER 2018
EXPLORE WILD INDIA । People
More at issuu.com/wildlifeofindia । People
DUSHYANT PARASHER
A Delhi College of Art 1972 graduate, Dushyant Parasher initially worked as a graphic designer and later as creative director for some of the leading advertising agencies, during the seventiesNow For the past thirty years he has been a hard-core environmentalist, nature & wildlife photographer and writer. In addition to his own pictorial books, he also regularly contributes pictures and articles to various publications. He has trekked extensively in Arunachal Predesh, Ladakh, Garhwal and through Thar— the Indian desert. As a nature & wildlife photographer, he has always tried to highlighted environmental concerns, particularly in the Himalayan region. His tireless campaign against the degradation of Valley of Flowers in Garhwal Himalayas during the late nineteen seventies finally resulted in the valley being declared a ‘National Park’ to preserve its unique bio-diversity.
In 2003 he received Sir Edmund Hillary’s ‘Himalayan Environment Trust Award for valuable contribution to the cause of Himalayan environment’. 35
EXPLORE WILD INDIA │DECEMBER 2018
EXPLORE WILD INDIA । People
More at issuu.com/wildlifeofindia । People
In October-November 2010 he went on a Brahmaputra River Expedition as one of the five member ‘core team’ that did this first ever descend of the world’s highest river from source-to-the-sea through Tibet-India-Bangladesh. It was a two month long, 2,800 km journey on the river done in three 40hp powered, inflatable boats
He has following pictorial books to his credit: N.C. Hills — The enchanting land and the bird mystery of Jatinga (1994, Konark) BHUTAN — A kingdom in the sky (2004, Vikas) ISBN 81-259-1576-1 TEA — Legend, Life and Livelihood of India (2006, LBS-Red River) ISBN 81-85921-02-4 ODISSI — The Dance Divine (2007, Niyogi) ISBN 81-89738-17-8 MANAS — A Pictorial Handbook 2007, LBS-Red River ISBN 81-85921-18-0
BODOLAND—Back to the Future 2010, LBS-Red River ISBN 81-85921-65-2 ASSAM—Realm of the Red River 2014, LBS-Red River ISBN 978-81-85
36
EXPLORE WILD INDIA │DECEMBER 2018
EXPLORE WILD INDIA । People
More at issuu.com/wildlifeofindia । People
Wildlife in Art
So, Avni was the infamous Tigress of Pandharkavda, She was given the title of 'Man-eater' as she was accused to kill 13 people, although It wasn't proven that all the 13 people were killed by Avni. A mother of two cubs, Avni had a small family,her cubs cannot survive without her .
--- Narendra C
37
EXPLORE WILD INDIA │DECEMBER 2018
EXPLORE WILD INDIA । People
More at issuu.com/wildlifeofindia । People
Slaty headed parakeet | Sattal, Uttarakhand | March 2018| Nirav Gamit
The slaty-headed parakeet is the main psittacid species to display altitudinal relocation. The species' range reaches out from Pakistan, to Western Himalayas in India through Nepal and Bhutan and up toward the Eastern Himalayas in the northeastern Indian territory of Arunachal Pradesh.
38
EXPLORE WILD INDIA │DECEMBER 2018
EXPLORE WILD INDIA । People
1.If not a wildlife photographer what you would have been ? I think since childhood I like wildlife channels & then in 2015 when I saw Varun Aditya Sir Photography. I got motivated.Then I decided that I also try to take pictures of wildlife and capture all animals bird & reptiles and everything, and I used to grab everything by hand like birds, snake ,etc.It gives peace to my soul.Since then, there has been a love with wildlife.
More at issuu.com/wildlifeofindia । People
S
pecialMention
2.What is your opinion about Indian Wildlife Conservation? We know that Wildlife conservation means to protect wild plant and animal species. So wildlife is important in india because some animals and bird are very Rare, & We should protect them.India is full of different types or birds and animals ,If we saved them than our future Generation will be able to see them. Otherwise, they will be mentioned in books like Dodo and the rest of the dinosaur.
3. GHNP or Rajaji which one you will select to Photograph Wild Animals? Rajaji & GHNP is both are famous for their unique wildlife. Rajaji is good because it famous for wildlife tourism But GHNP Is full of mysterious wildlife.
4. How do you see Himachal as a Wildlife State ? I love this place Because It’s my birth place. You Know Many Species like Snow leopard, Tahr, Red panda is also there. If I get a chance then I want to find Red Panda. Himachal Is Good Place for All Wildlife Animals and Birds, so I want the Central Government & State Government to protect all the animals of Himachal and ban all types of Hunting.
39
IMAGE: DEEPAK GARG SHARMA
EXPLORE WILD INDIA │DECEMBER 2018
EXPLORE WILD INDIA । People
More at issuu.com/wildlifeofindia । People
IMAGE: DEEPAK GARG SHARMA
40
EXPLORE WILD INDIA │DECEMBER 2018
EXPLORE WILD INDIA । People
More at issuu.com/wildlifeofindia । People
Photo of the Month: The Jungle Look from Rajaji by Trikansh Sharma.
Title - The Jungle Look Location - Rajaji National Park, Haridwar
When cautiously inspecting its vicinity, the chital will stand motionless and hear with rapt attention, facing the potential danger if any. This stance may be adopted by nearby individuals as well. As an anti-predator measure, chital will flee in groups sprints are often followed by hiding in dense undergrowth. Chital is also known as spotted deer. TRIKANSH SHARMA // WIF India Dehradun.
41
EXPLORE WILD INDIA │DECEMBER 2018
Explore Wild India: The Past, Present, and the Future ADVT The time has now come to save our wildlife and nature. This message is for all wildlife lovers and people. India is a home of wildlife; we have approximately 120 National Parks and around 500 wildlife sanctuaries out of which 50 are governed by Project Tiger. Sadly today many of our birds, animals, reptiles are getting endangered day by day. The wildlife and nature are being destroyed by human activities and also poaching, illegal – trade, hunting are increasing day by day. Now Time has come to take the major steps being a responsible citizen of India, we all have to stand with our wildlife. It is requested to all members / supporters / wildlife lovers to educate people & bring awareness about wildlife and nature conservation and also to make donation for wildlife.
42
EXPLORE WILD INDIA │ DECEMBER 2018
EXPLORE WILD INDIA । Quick Facts
THE WILDLIFE (PROTECTION) ACT More1972 at https://issuu.com/wildlifeofindia। Quick Facts वन्य जीव (सींरक्षण) अधिननयम, 1972 PHOTO: BRADLEY HAMER (SUNDARBANS) ISSUED BY WIF INDIA SOCIETY IN PUBLIC INTEREST.
43
EXPLORE WILD INDIA │ DECEMBER 2018
EXPLORE WILD INDIA । Quick Facts
More at
https://issuu.com/wildlifeofindia।
Quick Facts
“ Himalayan Black Bear“ | Location : Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
This photo was clicked in 2012. It happened in one of my trips to Darjeeling. I was told that Himalayan Black Bears was the pride of Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park and the white stripe on their chest is what separates them from other black bears in terms of appearance. I was lucky enough to come across one which was sitting just at the foot of a cloud covered hill probably enjoying the beauty of queen of hills along with us. Photo: Mriganka Roy // WIF India. This subspecies is listed as - Vulnerable
44
EXPLORE WILD INDIA │ DECEMBER 2018
EXPLORE WILD INDIA । Quick Facts
T
More at
https://issuu.com/wildlifeofindia।
Quick Facts
he Terai tiger, as with other tigers who dwell in areas where they don't need to interact with
man, is at its truest form in this photo today: avoiding a face to face situation with man. Now the tigers who roamed these forests since Hundreds of thousands of years ago did so as well, in the presence of fewer men...ever avoiding them despite mans' clear inferiority in strength and numbers. It is a question to ponder over, whether we have the time and more importantly, the capacity to talk about the traits of humankind upon learning these things? The presence of the Terai Tiger is everywhere at Chitwan, this male was seemingly out for a hunt all afternoon, and a few young langur making a racket from the trees caught him off-guard, just enough for a few seconds for us to get a good glimpse before he could slip away into his world.
Photo: Varun Mani // WIF India
45
EXPLORE WILD INDIA │ DECEMBER 2018
EXPLORE WILD INDIA । Quick Facts
More at
Subscribe Now! Quick Facts
https://issuu.com/wildlifeofindia।
We Accept
We Accept payment Through Paytm and PhonePe. Note: All Logos are Copyright with their respective Companies. Buy Magazine Online or Order us by mail shop.explorewildindia@gmail .com & Paytm us at 09868648790 or PhonePe us at 8828275921.
We are on Issuu.com
Fb.com/Wildlifeofindiaofficial
Twitter.com/Wildlifeind
Instagram.com/wildlifeindia Write us at shop.explorewildindia@gmail.com you can share your suggestions too more at https://issuu.com/wildlifeofindia 46
EXPLORE WILD INDIA │ DECEMBER 2018
EXPLORE WILD | Species FocusMore at https://issuu.com/wildlifeofindia। More at https://issuu.com/wildlifeofindia | Species Focus EXPLORE WILD INDIAINDIA । Online Discussion Online Discussion
Swamp Deer | Photo: Jay Sharma
Conservation Issue The Indian Barasingha or Swamp Deer is an endangered species of deer, found in national parks and sanctuaries. They got their name from their large antlers of the adult male Barasingha, which may grow to more than 12 horns, hence the translation of its name in Hindi, 12- antlered Deer ( Barasingha).
47
EXPLORE WILD INDIA │ DECEMBER 2018
EXPLORE WILD INDIA । Online Discussion More at https://issuu.com/wildlifeofindia। Online Discussion
From Our Social Media : Facebook & Twitter . Follow us on Twitter: Wildlifeind | Instagram: Wildlifeindia | Facebook : Wildlifeofindiaofficial
ABOUT BOOK: Corbett—Domain of the wild is one of my interesting book, it illustrates about Corbett history and its geographical overview and also illustrates why Corbett is supreme as comparison to other National Parks. -
DEVESH KUMAR
Rated by WIF India Team: 4.8/5 Corbett—Domain of the wild Text – Ashima Kumar Photographs – Dushyant Parasher Publisher – Konark Publisher Pvt. Ltd. ISBN: 978-93-220-0877-2 Pages: 188 | Price: 1995/-
48
EXPLORE WILD INDIA │ DECEMBER 2018
“Time has now come to Save these Beautiful Creatures and also Need Protection to Save them “ -
- Devesh Kumar ( Journalist / Editor Explore Wild India® / WIF Media Group® )
Photo: Anchit // Corbett
Discover India Discover Wildlife!
P
rotect the
W
ildlife
P
rotect the
Nature
वन्यजीवन की रक्षा तथा प्रकृनत की रक्षा करें
An initiative of WIF India Media Group! WIF India Society Contribution Chaitanya Vihar Phase 1, Chaitanya Vihar Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh 281121.
Photo: Trikansh Sharma at Rajaji National Park.