Jharana Jungle Lodge, Tadoba

How would you feel when you go to the jungle and find only greens without animals? A wildlife photographer who looks for that perfect shot of a tiger comes empty-handed. Imagine, what effect it will bring on the ecosystem where all the living beings co-exist. Just the thought of this scenario is scary. The threat of extinction due to poaching and hunting in their own habitat has been a matter of concern. Hence, maintain the wild animals in their natural habitat is more important.  Being a national animal, the Bengal tiger has its own charm. Tiger is the primary member of the feline family and has several breeds. Out of the nine subspecies of the tiger family, only six are remaining. The tiger species include Siberian tigers, Malayan tigers, Sumatran tigers, Indo-Chinese tigers, and Bengal tigers among others. The Royal Bengal tigers are one of the popular species with more in number.  Although extinction is still a danger, Government bodies and NGOs are making efforts to pr...

  We have been learning a lot about tigers through books, articles, movies, and even documentaries among others. However, have you ever thought that there are several things about our own tiger which we have talked about? Yes, we know about their several breeds, species, characteristic features, and conduct patterns among others. However, there are few basic curiosities about the tigers that excite people. Tigers have been gaining popularity due to their distinguished behavior and the conservation of them has been a priority by the Government of India. Wildlife sanctuaries and parks have been motivating many tourists and animal lovers for a jungle safari.  White tigers create excitement among the people. The special mention of a white tiger in the parks has been creating waves among tourists. White tigers don’t have any illnesses or disorders. It’s the matter of recessive genes which give them the coat color. We have their opposite brothers. Like white, there are also black ...

  Photography is an art and everyone cannot master it easily. The perfect backdrop, light settings, camera angles, and finally the capture for an excellent photograph. A single photograph requires a lot of patience and dedication. What would happen if your muse does not reciprocate your poses and angles of the camera? Yes, you heard it. If your muse is not a human being and a wild animal, then you need to be extra conscious while clicking your pics. Being a wildlife photographer is actually a task and making it successful is truly an achievement. We, at Jharana Jungle Lodge , share a few basic tips with wildlife photographers for their photo stint at Tadoba .  First, we need to understand that we are going to click flora and fauna who will not give desired poses. Hence, we need to pick the right time through their movements, behavior, and backdrop for shooting their pictures.  Knowing your subject is the foremost responsibility of a photographer. Shooting a royal tiger i...

The feline family of animals is huge and  Tigers  are one of them. Tigers have their own class even though lions are considered the king of the jungle. Their huge physique, yellow striped body, and royal walk captures everyone around. However, tigers are one of the calmest and solitary animals. Although they are active during the daytime, they are also known to be nocturnal. They are good swimmers and love to stay in water for long hours. Tigers have several species and hybrids have been created over a period of time. Tiger is one of the largest felines among the cat family. Tiger cubs are born blind and they get their eyesight on the sixth or 14 th  day after birth. The average age expectancy of a tiger is around 25 years of age. Tigers also mate with other cats and hence hybrids are formed. They are surely one of the fastest runners as they run for around 60 km per hour to hunt their prey. The group of tigers is called ambush and they prefer to hunt in a group. Tiger ...

  Are you planning to visit any heritage monument or any popular tourist destination? You would certainly be excited. However, these famous tourist spots also have certain hidden gems in the vicinity which are not explored completely. Most of the time people visit these hotspots and avoid nearby places due to time constraints. However, these places have their own importance and are able to maintain their identity. These places can be searched easily through local guides or google maps nowadays. However, you need to have an eye of wanderlust to search these places.  Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve is one of the crucial national parks of India for its jungle safari in Tadoba and hence deserves a lot of tourist attention. However, there are various tourist spots near Tadoba National Park that certainly need a mention. Tadoba Lake is one of the major water bodies around Tadoba. It is a hotspot for wild animals as they come for a swim on a hot summer morning. Kanha National Park is on...

  असे म्हणतात की बालपण हा आपल्या जीवनाचा सर्वात निर्दोष आणि संवेदनशील टप्पा आहे. या टप्प्यावर आपण जे काही मुलांना शिकवतो ते कायमच त्यांच्या मेंदूत साठवले जाते आणि ते आयुष्यभरासाठी त्यांच्या वर्तणुकीतून दिसून येते. म्हणूनच, त्यांच्या मनात योग्य विचारांचा समावेश करणे आवश्यक आहे. कथांच्या माध्यमातून लहान मुलांना आपण प्राण्यांविषयी माहिती देतो, त्यामुळे लहान मुलांना प्राण्यांविषयी नेहमीच आकर्षण असते. जंगली प्राण्यांशी त्यांची पहिली भेट बहुतेक प्राणीसंग्रहालय आणि राष्ट्रीय उद्यानांच्या सहलींमध्येच होत असते. त्यांना राष्ट्रीय उद्यानात नेताना पालकांनी वन्यजीव आणि त्यासंबंधी नियमांबद्दल त्यांना माहिती देणे, समजावणे आवश्यक आहे. पालकांव्यतिरिक्त शाळांनीही वन्यजीव संवर्धन कसे व का करावे हे मुलांना शिकवावे. मुलांना वन्यजीव संवर्धनाबद्दल, प्राण्यांबद्दल जागरूक करण्याचा एक उत्तम मार्ग म्हणजे पाठ्यपुस्तकांद्वारे त्यांना समजावता येईल . प्राण्यांची चित्रे , स्टिकर्स , फोटो , आकृत्या हे सर्व आपण त्यांना आकर्षित करण्यासाठी वापरू शकतो . त्यांना जंगल , पर्यावरण आणि वन्यजीवनावरील ...