There is a world somewhere between reality and fiction. Although ignored by many, it is very real and so are those living in it. This forum is about the natural world. Here, wild animals will be heard and respected. The forum offers a glimpse into an unknown world as well as a room with a view on the present and the future. Anyone able to speak on behalf of those living in the emerald forest and the deep blue sea is invited to join.
This photograph is dedicated tonight to all the fantastic ground support we have collaborated with over the last few years. Almost all of the guides we work with are not being paid right now and have not been for at least 10 weeks. We will do all we can to help, but the situation is dire for skilled and dedicated specialists that never imagined that they would be in this position. They mostly live in countries where there is no State funded safety net. Life is very tough. This image taken a few years back was really nothing to do with me and everything to do with the nuance and experience of Vipul Jain - our long term partner in Ranthambore National Park. Without him, there was no picture. I am often asked by those that are lucky enough to have been to places like Kenya in East Africa or Rajasthan in India and have had wonderful guides, as to what to they can do to help. The answer is simply to do whatever they can financially. $100 can make a huge difference to their families and if you can afford it, imagine how thankful they will be the next time they see you. They will remember like an elephant. I am an optimist by nature, but I don’t see national parks like Ranthambore opening for many months. Guides are reliant on favours from their clients that they looked after so well in the era before Covid-19. "
05-27-2020, 08:25 AM( This post was last modified: 05-27-2020, 09:21 AM by Rishi )
Sariska’s tiger population goes up to 20 with three new cubs Tigers were reintroduced in Sariska after they were wiped out in 2004. Updated: May 26, 2020
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The number of tigers in Rajasthan’s Sariska Tiger Reserve (STR) has gone up to 20 with the birth of three cubs recently.
Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot took to Twitter to hail the good news.
“Amid Corona concern, tigress ST-12 gives good news. Three new cubs have been camera trapped in Sariska Tiger Reserve. Now there are 20 tigers in year 2020 in #Sariska. My wish is to see the wild life thrives in state,” he tweeted.
In March 2020, after a two year wait, Sariska tigress ST-10 and her cub was spotted in the Talvriksh range. STR now has 20 big cats, of which 11 are female, 5 male and rest cubs.
Former Indian Forest Service officer and president of Sariska Tiger Foundation, Sunayan Sharma welcomed the news of the new cubs.
“STR is certainly a potential habitat and can support a good number of big cat population. The current number of 20 can increase up to 35 but for that we need to reduce grazing in and outside the Reserve,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve is also expecting cubs from three tigresses, which have not been seen in the last 2-3 months. “Tigresses T-19, 102 and 92 either have or would be giving birth to cubs. The three have not been seen for the last 2-3 months,” said Manoj Parashar, Field Director, Ranthambore Tiger Reserve
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Romeo cooling himself in the pools of cold water. it's time to sleep have some rest. Clicked at Ranthambore Tiger Reserve. Nikon Gears, posted on 30th May, 2020.
Tigers of Ranthambore & Western India Landscape
