The Free Fall

The Free Fall

A beautiful morning it was- my usual study troop happily foraging on the heavily laden fig tree, my recorder on and data collection progressing at full swing. In a short while, I spotted another troop of bonnet macaques on the opposite field and I walked towards them...
On a heavier note

On a heavier note

During the initial days of my introduction to the field techniques of animal behaviour, I once accompanied two extremely experienced friends of mine, in order to learn a few tricks. We stopped our vehicle along one of the National Highways and were observing a group...
True and False

True and False

That night, like any other night, among the sounds of silence, I was reading in the corner of my solitude. The gleam of my bed-side lamp created a halo amongst the unending darkness; a light breeze, pregnant with humidity, promised a chilly night with heavy showers....
Bandipur to me…

Bandipur to me…

It has been over 20 years since I first came to Bandipur and five since I made Dhole’s Den my home. Making it a home has been a long journey for me, let me share with you some details which have so far been known only among a close group of friends. Having travelled...