Sanctuary Asia: The Complete Ecology & Wildlife Quarterly
Sanctuary Asia Vol. XXX No. 3
Journal
Jun-10
The issue contains articles on Saat Numberi - Kahna's Queen Mother-one of India's most prolific tigress, is well past her prime, having birthed severn litters to date, In Search of Gharials- an amazing discovery of a gharial population in the Hooghly river, Satyamangalam-Where Elephants, Tigers and Blackbuck Share Space, Corbett: Tiger Tourism, or Trauma?. Also, includes an interview of The evergreen Dr. Karan Singh speaks with Bittu Sahgal about his childhoog, passion for wild India and why he worries about the future. Also, includes reviews of latest conservation books and website
The issue contains articles on The Ninth Life- A Leopard Story- the sharp increase in leopard deaths and cautions that in the growing cacophony of voices for the tiger, Freshwater Jewels- the freshwater fish of the Ramganga river and makes a case for a dedicated conservation plan for aquatic habitats, A Spotted surprise in Tigerland- unexpected encounter with a leopard in the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve. Also, includes an interview of Two young tiger defenders share their hopes and aspirations with Bittu Sahgal. Also, includes reviews of latest conservation books and website
The issue contains articles on A Tryst with 'Queen' - few incredible days with the queen of the king of snakes in Uttarakhand, The Scorpions of Eaglenest- some never before photographed species and possibly a new species altogether, document the scorpions of Arunachal's Pradesh's Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary, Return of the Cheetah?- the reintroduction of the cheetah in India will have a positive tricklle-down effect on grassland habitats and several endangered species, The Mukurthy-Mudumalai Large Mammal Corridor- a vital wildlife corridor, Mukurthy-Mudumalai is under immense anthropogenic pressure. Also, includes an interview of Madhav Subrahmanyam (young tiger defender) by Bittu Sahgal. Also, includes reviews of latest conservation books and website
The issue contains articles on The Garo Hills-Home of the A-chik Mande, Expedition-Talle Valley- document the region's stunning biodiversity and returned with some amazing images and stories, The making of 'The Wild Meat Trail'- Rita Banerji talks about her award winning film and her despair and hopes for the region's wildlife. Also, includes an interview of Mahesh Kumar Jiwrajka (Sanctuary RBS lifetime service award winner) speaks with Bittu Sahgal. Also, includes reviews of latest conservation books and website
Garo hills; Meghalaya; Talle Valley; Kawal; Ladakh; Parambikulam; Ranthambhore; Katerniaghat foundation; Gahirmatha; Turtles
The issue contains articles on Bird Playback: Reflections on Audio Technology and Birding Practices, Karian Shola-a Repository of life, The Corbett Conundrum, Denizens of the Desert-Kutchh is home to the herbivorous spiny-tailed lizard. Also, includes an interview of Robert Swan (Polar explorer) by Bittu Sahgal about his mission to protect the Antarctic and his vision for India's youth. Also, includes reviews of latest conservation books and website
Great indian bustard; Indian fox; Spiny tailed lizard; Eaglenest wildlife; Karina shola; Tiger; Corbett; Kol Dam; Dr. Paul Jepson; Robert Swan; N. Harinarayanan; Girish Arjun Punjabi
