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Archive for April, 2011

Apr 29

Photos of the Day_ Plus Tiger Facts

Bellow is the single most beautiful creature I have ever seen in its natural environment. I will probably never have the privilege of seeing another Tiger in the wild again (that is, at least, without baiting practises by park officials). Time is running out for these magnificent animals, who are unfortunately among the world's most threatened species. Only an estimated 3,200 remain in the wild and it is sad to think that because of our negligence they will soon be extinct.

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Apr 27

Photos of the Day: Mudamalai Trek

This series of photos was taken while on the trek through Mudamalai National Park. Our knowledgeable guides, as seen below, would silently walk single file in front of us, stopping only to examine animal tracks and droppings.

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Apr 27

Mudamalai Part Three: Animal Encounters

After encountering Tiger Poo, we combed the general vicinity for tracks and then decided to cross a canal that led us over a meandering river. We climbed a steep slope and once at the top decided to pause here for a light snack. The chattier of our two guides, showed us his scars as he recounted a leopard attack, which he miraculous survived by fighting off the large jungle cat with nothing more than his bare hands.

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