tigers
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There’s a tiger over there!
AS THE NUMBER OF WILD tigers is dwindling at a drastic rate, staring into the eyes of one of these majestic cats in its natural kingdom is a lifetime’s experience. “There’s a tiger over there!” exclaimed Durgesh, the Naturalist who had driven me into the forest. His startling remark diverted my attention away from the…
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Smooth Criminals: The sophisticated tiger trade
The tiger trade is one of the largest criminal networks in the world, fetching around $10 billion a year. Comparatively, the cocaine trade is worth $70 billion, placing the two infamous industries on a similar scale. The tiger parts trade is extremely complex and highly sophisticated, making it a tricky trade to understand and eradicate. And…
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HOT HOTELS: Banjaar Tola, India
What’s hot? Named after the Banjaar Tola river, this safari lodge is located by the banks overlooking the tranquil forest of Kanha National Park, home to exotic animals such as tigers, deers and langur monkeys.
Monica Sarkar 