Vikram Nanjappa·Oct 16The Wild Buffalo: A Journey of DiscoveryIn January 2020 I embarked on a pilgrimage to Kaziranga in Assam, the first wildlife area I had ever visited, way back in 1974. Ever since…
Vikram Nanjappa·Sep 23Three Jackals and a Rather Uncomfortable QuestionI am rather fortunate, though there are times when I tend to forget, that my work takes me to Kabini almost on a monthly basis and, if that…
Shoestring Safari·Jul 25Jhalana Leopard Reserve — A Down-to-Earth GuideI’ve whipped out my massive 500mm lens for the first time on this trip, and I cushion it between my legs as our jeep goes bounding down the…
Vikram Nanjappa·May 27The Naturalist and the Guide: a tale of two speciesOver the past twenty odd years a new species has been observed traversing the Indian wilderness. With quiet beginnings in Central India, it…
Vikram Nanjappa·Mar 30Understanding the WildI have often been asked as to what is the most important quality or attribute of someone who enjoys spending time in the wild and believe…
Vikram Nanjappa·Mar 23Rethinking Wildlife Tourism in India’s National ParksThere is a moment that repeats itself in forests across India, one that I, first as a professional naturalist and now as a traveller, have…A response icon2A response icon2
Anshugiri·Mar 15The Disposable God: When Superstition Values a Net Over a SoulIn the heart of Bihar’s wetlands, near the sacred grounds of Baba Keval Sthan, a vibrant streak of turquoise and copper hangs suspended…
