Sanctuary Asia: The Complete Ecology & Wildlife Quarterly
Sanctuary Asia Vol. XXIV No. 4
Journal
Aug-04
The issue contains articles on The Caspian terns of Jamnagar, Silent Valley - a forest made famous by the historic anti-dam struggle of the 1970, Land of the Black-necked Crane, The Gecko temples of Gautala, Saving Laos' Elephants. Also, includes an interview of Ashok Khot (Additional Chief Secretary, revenue and forest, Maharashtra) by Bittu Sahgal about Mumbai's recent leopard problem and more. Also, includes reviews of latest conservation books and website
The issue contains articles on Wild Bengal - No other state in India can offer the diversity of experiences to the naturalist-traveller that west Bengal can, Dzukou - Valley of flowers, Goa's Galgibag Beach, Shonar Bangla - Sanctuary present images of real beauty the tru shonar bangla, The Magic of Tiger by John Goodrich - can extract from tiger, the ultimate by Valmiki Thapar. Also, includes reviews of latest conservation books and website
The issue contains articles on A Churu Experience - encounters with snake charmers, blackbuck in Tal chapar etc, Arribadas and Goodbyes! - gahirmatha in orrisa could soon witness its last arribada or mass nesting of the olive ridley sea turtles, Zangskar - on the trail of the elusive snow leopard, Mahanadi's tiger forest. Also, includes an interview of K.M. Chinnappa (winner of the sanctuary ABN AMRO lifetime service award 2004) by Bittu Sahgal about the wildlife and forests of Karnataka and why his life is devoted to their protection. Also, includes reviews of latest conservation books and website
Green oscar; Satkosia gorge; Baisipalli; Orrisa; Snow leopard; Veerapan death; Tal chapar; Blackbuck; Indian monitor lizard; Spiny-tailed lizard; Olive ridley; Sea turtle; Gahirmatha; Hawk eagle; Parakeet; Alikatta; Chital; Nilgiri
The issue contains articles on Kaziranga - pride of Assam, Herpetologists' Journey, Daroji Sloth Bear Sanctuary, A Maharashtrian Caecilian, Tsunami Musings. Also, includes an interview of Pradyut Bordoloi (forest minister of Assam) by Bittu Sahgal about Kaziranga and conservation. Also, includes reviews of latest conservation books and website
The issue contains articles on Whither field biology?, Crab plovers, A Manipur Travelogue, Problems in Panna, White Splendour (a White Peacock), Living wonders - a photofeature comprising images shot by one of India's most respected wildlife photographers. Also, includes an interview of Belinda Wright by Bittu Sahgal about India's most recent tiger crisis and other wildlife problems.Also, includes reviews of latest conservation books and website
