Sariska, in Rajasthan, is one of India’s most renowned national parks, particularly for its tigers. However, it had lost every single one of its tiger population to poachers a decade ago. The revelation was devastating. It sent shock waves not only throughout India but also abroad. After much discussion, apprehension, argument, legal battles, and interference by the Prime Minister, a few tigers were relocated from Ranthambhore to Sariska. This was the first such experiment anywhere in the world, which turned out to be a grand success. Sariskanow has more than a dozen tigers. This and several other such interesting and revealing experiments are discussed in this book by the one who was directly involved in these developments. The author, then the field director of Sariska, describes his first-hand experiences in a most thrilling and revealing manner. The challenges faced by the author in creating waterholes for wild animals, strengthening checkpoints to stop poaching, and confronting villagers and local politicians, among others, are described in detail. The book will doubtlessly be a valuable addition to the existing thin wildlife literature. This will be a valuable possession for not only wildlife lovers and administrators, especially of national parks, but also for environmental and social organisations, as well as students.
| Weight | 600 g |
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| Dimensions | 196 × 183 × 16 mm |
| Cover Type | Hardbound |