Eco(?)tourism

Somewhere in Central India...you know where.

Of late, there have been heated debates about the contribution of tourism in conservation. While some claim that it is beneficial for wildlife monitoring and keeping wildlife crimes in check, others feel that the general impact of tourism is negative on the health of a reserve forest. In Central India in particular, parks often violate permissible limits for the entry of tourist vehicles, allowing unsustainable numbers to enter the parks frequently. The high number of vehicles and a disregard for jungle ethics among tourists, along with crowded 'tiger shows' on elephant back cause more disturbance than benefit for tigers and other animals.

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Rhino Dates

A good way to tell your girlfriend that she is fat!

Rhinos are herbivores, spending most of their time browsing through grasslands for shoots and grasses to eat. In terms of its diet, the rhino is not very fussy and is known to eat a wide variety of vegetation. The Indian Rjhino favours wetlands and love to spend time in the water where it frequently feeds on aquatic vegetation. Rhinos drink several times a day when water is readily available, but can survive for days without water; on the moisture in the plant matter they consume.

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Good News from Bhutan!

Bhutan's 'lost' tiger population was filmed using camera traps recently. (The news and the video here- http://news.bbc.co.uk/earth/hi/earth_news/newsid_8998000/8998042.stm )

A BBC film crew recently captured footage of tigers in Bhutan. The discovery has surprised scientists and wildlife enthusiasts alike as these could be the highest living tigers known. This also signifies a sort of a connect between the fragmented populations of tigers across Asia and is likely to play a crucial role in tiger conservation in the years to come. If only it can be kept safe from China's wrath!

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The 11 Types of Birdwatchers

A tribute to the birding community, which comprises of truly wonderful people, and of which I am a proud member.

Birders are indeed an interesting bunch to hang out with (include me in that too!) One outing with a bunch of binoculars-carrying avian aficionados and you'll know exactly what I'm talking about. I personally, have met (and even been) some of these types!

So, which type are you? :)

The compilation is available as a poster. Send me an email to order your print or click here to buy the poster from my Redbubble store.

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