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A Glimpse into Pench: The Jungle Book’s Untamed Inspiration
Pench Tiger Reserve, nestled in Central India, is a unique ecosystem spread in two states – Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. The captivating dry deciduous forest is famous for being source of inspiration for British Writer Rupyard Kipling’s famous epic “The Jungle Book.” The magical forest unfolded a mesmerizing tapestry of wildlife for us on our…
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The Jungle Book Wilderness: Patience, Focus & Meme Moment in Pench Tiger Reserve
On one “fine” day at the end of March 2022, we found ourselves in the heart of a forest in Central India, seated dutifully in our safari chariots, baked under the blazing sun, awaiting magic. Our forest guide had some tantalizing news – two fabulous tigresses enjoying a siesta in a gorge. And so, despite…
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“Barny’s Visit”: A Barn Owl’s Unexpected Arrival at Home & the Conservation Lessons
In mid-October 2023, on a seemingly ordinary day, my life took an extraordinary turn when I was woken up by a knock on my door from a concerned neighbour. She was worried about a strange bird perched on our apartment’s common floor’s rusted iron ladder. When I had first peeped at the bird, I was…