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TIGERS ON THE BRINK
Not long ago as the headlights of
the vehicle, cut through the misty twilight, the occupants were
witness to “large” red orbs, the eyes of a Royal Bengal Tiger.
The beam outlined the shape of beautiful specimen crossing the
forested road. This was on the Kotgarh-Muniguda route. Such
encounters were common in Orissa. Even the not so old nature
loving readers will recall calls of a tiger, resounding in one
of the forested valleys, while they traveled between places in
Orissa. Today 3 of 8 sub-species of the
Panthera
tigris, are extinct in the
wild, of these, the
Panthera
tigris tigris (Indian
Tiger) holds promise for the species. Urgent recourse needs to
be taken to ensure that the remaining continue to live. If the
tiger goes, then most of the oxygen, fodder, water, etc. would
also go. This book offers readers an insight into the Orissa
situation and also throws up suggestions for tackling the bleak
and fast retreating scenario.
Published
by wild orissa 2003.
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UNTAMED ORISSA
This book presents a sincere
attempt to bring to the fore the wild side of Orissa, in all its
pristine glory. Treading into hitherto virgin territory this
book is the first if its ilk. And we hope not the last. A
compendium of articles by well known field experts, rare
photographs and maps blend to compose a travelogue that lays
bare the rich flora and fauna of the state. Dedicated to the
patrons of the Indian wildlife, this book is a reiteration of
the immortal line, “ the woods are lovely dark and deep…”.
Published by
Wild Orissa
2000.
Price @ Rs. 400/-
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