Perspectives on ideas and the wild
An urgent news, a quick mobilization and it began the way most wildlife emergencies in Assam do. The injured elephant that we had been monitoring for few days had wandered out into the nearby village and was spotted near a stream at Panbari, with a huge swollen feet. The team arrived with tranquilizer ready, dart …
When I joined the forest department, I had a certain image of myself. Striding through misty forests, binoculars around my neck, quietly protecting the wildlife. Nobody told me there would be days I'd be carrying a rubber boat on my head through a thorny forest.It started as a clean, professional mission. My team and I, …
Beki River Towards 2nd gate Bansbari range, Manas National Park Kuribeel grasslands of Manas National Park Myself during field visit From the top of Doimari watch tower Sunrise at Mathanguri 3 mile camp area, Manas National Park Relaxing by the river bank while staring at the mountains of Bhutan.
It's been about a month since I have joined as a forest officer at Manas National Park and Tiger Reserve. The experience so far has been unique and surreal. Sharing with you few glimpses from my field work.