Voices in the Wilderness Contemporary Wildlife Writings

Voices in the Wilderness: Contemporary Wildlife Writings brings together over twenty distinguished figures in the field naturalists, scientists, and authors, whose writings paint a vivid picture of India s amazing wildlife, from the charismatic tiger to the lowly caterpillar. The spectrum of articles and essays is as varied as the country s biodiversity, reflecting a deep knowledge of and love for the subject. The collection carries an undertone of conservation, but is essentially a celebration of India s fascinating wildlife that will appeal not just to wildlife enthusiasts but also acquaint the uninitiated to the joys and mysteries of nature. The book is an exotic mix of the best India s wildlife has to offer a rare meeting with the tiger in the mystic mangroves of the Sundarbans; a thrilling encounter with a wilful tusker; the discovery of a new species of macaque in the remote forests of the North-east; the amazing spectacle of thousands of turtles coming onto the beach on a half-moon night. . . . Covers a gamut of subjects memoirs and journeys, new discoveries and reportages, issues and analyses, fiction and nature notes. This book is a must for the naturalist, conservationist and enthusiast alike. Includes writings from celebrated authors such as M Krishnan, F.W. Champion, Ruskin Bond, Valmik Thapar, Tom Alter, among others.