Lets first establish what big cats are – i mean how are they differentiated from small cats… There is actually some argument on this issue in certain circles! Generally speaking big cats are 1) Wild and 2) Considerably bigger than the small domestic or wild cats (a Siberian tiger for instance may be up to 100 times heavier than our 8 pound domestic feline). Other commonly used classifying method is the ability to roar. Big cats...

Gopal – Bapu Gopal is a cousin, friend and fellow wildlifer. He is much more – a businessman, nature photographer and birding enthusiast. Since years of our association, he has matured into an interesting person especially when it comes to wildlife and nature. He relishes good life and leaves no stone unturned whence it comes to enjoying nature. Apart from his interest in nature he is an excellent photographer...

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Over 1,000 families, predominantly tribals, residing in the core of the Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam tiger reserve are likely to be relocated as part of the efforts to revive the sanctuary, considered to be one of the largest in the country. The Central government, under whose purview the project lies, has initiated negotiations with the families likely to be affected by offering a compensation of Rs. 10 lakh each for their relocation. “We...

Shades of the wild! Tiger Reserves in IndiaBehold the spectacular black and yellow amidst swaying grass or peep over a rock is enough to titillate your heart with colourful cameos. You need not be a wildlife enthusiast to appreciate this wild beauty. So exciting is it, that people abandon all luxuries and comforts to roam in the jungles ignoring scorching heat and biting cold. There is’nt any other better place in the world to...

As growing human populations encroach ever further into natural habitats, people and tigers are increasingly competing over living space and food. The resulting conflict not only threatens the world’s remaining wild tigers, but poses a major problem for communities living in or near tiger habitat. Revenge killings If tigers don’t have enough prey (due to hunting of prey species by people or poor quality habitat), they will instead...