by Thomas | Jan 24, 2016 | Animals, Bandipur, Birds, Endangered Species, Featured, India, South India
On the first afternoon safari during this particular visit to Bandipur National Park, we spotted a small herd of Asian Elephants. All but one Elephant, quickly disappeared into the lantana cover. And this Elephant took offense to our presence and came charging at us...
by Thomas | Jan 18, 2015 | Animals, Bandipur, Endangered Species, India, South India
The Bandipur forest was lush green after the monsoons and this is the best season to observe large herds of Gaurs given the abundance of fresh grass. This time of plentiful is also the rutting season for Gaurs and you can spot Bull Gaurs in the Bandipur National...
by Thomas | Jun 1, 2014 | Animals, Birds, Endangered Species, India
After the disappointing safari the previous day, we started this morning safari into Bandipur National Park with renewed hope. And in less than 30 minutes into the safari, we hit the jackpot. We spotted a pair of Scarlet Minivet foraging high up in the canopy. We have...
by Thomas | May 4, 2014 | Animals, Bandipur, Birds, Endangered Species, India
The monsoon season is the best time to see large herds of Indian Gaur in Bandipur National Park. It is a no brainer given the abundance of fresh grass and water. We started this safari into Bandipur National Park and were awe-struck by the plush green forest cover. A...
by Thomas | Apr 13, 2014 | Animals, Endangered Species, India, Valparai
We have been wanting to visit Anaimalai Hills in the Western Ghats for a long time to spot the endangered species of Lion-tailed Macaque. But we had been postponing it because of the lack of good places to stay. However, all that changed when we heard about Sinna...
by Thomas | Jul 7, 2013 | Animals, BR Hills, Endangered Species, India
We were on a morning safari in the BR Hills wildlife sanctuary and were on our way to the location where we had heard Chital (Spotted Deer) alarm calls during the previous evening safari. The safari started off on a good note with the spotting of the endemic...
by Thomas | Mar 3, 2013 | Animals, BR Hills, Endangered Species, India
The endangered species of the Indian Gaur is also the largest species of wild cattle in the world. And the BR Hills, Bandipur and Nagarhole national parks are some of best places in India to photograph these gentle giants within close quarters. Those of you who have...
by Thomas | Feb 19, 2012 | Animals, Bandipur, Endangered Species, India
During one of our visits to the Bandipur National Park, we heard Langur alarm calls near a waterhole. The naturalist who was with us instinctively stopped the Jeep in its tracks since Langur alarm calls mostly indicate that there is a predator (Tiger or Leopard)...
by Thomas | May 22, 2011 | Animals, Bandipur, Endangered Species, India
The endangered Indian Gaur are massive mammal species, next only to the Asiatic Elephants in size. These shy animals are normally seen in large herds grazing at a safe distance (below) from the safari roads. However, occasionally you may come across a friendly one...
by Thomas | Oct 17, 2010 | Animals, Bandipur, Endangered Species, India
The largest and most powerful of all wild cattle species – the Indian Gaur is yet another threatened bovine species in India after the Asiatic Buffalo. Given the sheer size and power of the Gaur, it has very few natural enemies. However, one of its enemies is...
