Samarth Jain

This is happening just out of pure coincidence, but on National Wildlife Day, I'm happy to share that I was selected as a candidate in the prestigious MSc Wildlife Science course of NCBS, Bangalore. Really proud of myself, because I gave my best to clear the selection process. :)

@shranjan @Paiganesh905Pai @DudhwaTR @uptourismgov The tiger eating rhino incident happened when I was there but I didn't get to see it. That was my field data collection time, now I have to write and submit my thesis 😂😭 I miss Dudhwa tho! :)

@samarthj_4530 @Paiganesh905Pai @DudhwaTR @uptourismgov I heard this sighting is happening quite a few times at Banke taal in last few weeks , maybe you can try now

You can see this incredible rhino-tiger interaction in only 4 tiger reserves of India - Kaziranga, Assam - Manas, Assam - Orang, Assam - Dudhwa , Uttar Pradesh ( only a few hours away from Delhi) @DudhwaTR @uptourismgov #dudhwa #rhinos

@CanisPariah I'm not sure if an aquatic animal outside water would not be stressed from such photo op.

Compassion, empathy & knowledge are deep rooted in ruler Indian (Bihar) kids. They immediately knew it’s a DOLPHIN- something special- so couldn’t resist a photoshoot & giggle. The smallest kid could be seen pouring water on it- to keep its skin moist.

@van_vihar @moefcc @minforestmp @JansamparkMP @ntca_india @wii_india @mptfs @mpecotourism @MPTourism @environment_mp Are these swamp deer, chital and sambar in the same frame? :0

Free-ranging herbivores and vibrant peacocks together showcase the natural beauty and ecological harmony of Van Vihar National Park & Zoo. #vanvihar #wildlife #nature #peacock #herbivores

Such a tamasha. There are like 20+ people crowded around. Quarantine and release should be done with absolutely minimal contact w humans.

@krish_bohra @CanisPariah Yes! We saw a few roosting on cliffs in the middle of Satpura Tiger reserve! And we were astonished, haha.

@CanisPariah Still found across India in suitable habitats no? @samarthj_4530

This was a lot of fun. But I was bombarded with so many replies (I asked for it 🫣). Maybe I'll do another one of these. But I don't like not replying to someone. Will think about it.

@MayuraTavus Greater racket tailed drongo, lesser doesn't range in MP. Also, lesser doesn't have a prominent crest like greater! :)

@rameshpandeyifs Yup, plenty of them in Dudhwa! :)

Otters (Ud bilav in Hindi) are not ‘bilav’ or cat. They belongs to the family of badgers and martens. They are carnivores and indicator of a good wetland. They are cute, active and agile to watch. Have you seen them in wilds?

@MayuraTavus @krish_bohra Really beautiful!🤩

@shranjan @UpforestUp @byadavbjp @ntca_india Having worked at Dudhwa now and that on hog deer habitat use, I completely agree with you. The management techniques of burning large stretches of grassland at once also doesn't help because for hog deers cover seems to be as important as forage.

Hog Deer is defined a an Endangered Species by IUCN. It is hard to see them even in Dudhwa Tiger Reserve these days. The fact that a population exists outside protected areas necessitates declaring a Hog Deer Conservation Reserve in UP. @UpforestUp @byadavbjp @ntca_india

@Paiganesh905Pai What? :o

Kp3 is near Gandhi Sagar on its own

A good example of how to not be when visiting a protected area. I understand the disappointed but animals aren't show piece. And there is always a lot more to see than just tigers!

@NitinNaik5 @ParveenKaswan A tiger also ventured out from Ranthambore and reached Kuno where the other reintroduced cheetahs are. And some of the cheetahs have previously visited Madhav Tiger Reserve, a reserve with reintoduced Tiger population.

@ParveenKaswan Is there any other instance where cheetahs and tiger are in the same habitat?

A cheetah in Ranthambore!! I wonder when was cheetah seen in this part of India last time. Pic by Manas Singh, IFS.

@rneelmani Some really phenomenal shots!

Wildlife photographer Gaurav Ramnarayan has taken some really breathtaking pictures of the #Cheetah that has been wandering in Zone 9 of #Ranthambore Tiger Reserve for past few days. NOTE: Though I am sharing it without the permission of the photographer but not claiming it!

@MayuraTavus @orijeet @ForestRajasthan An indian born male cheetah moved out of Kuno. :)

Ranthambhore: Jaane kya Dikh Jaaye! Shunned by most, and certainly by the omniscient, Zone #9 is not just picturesque. Tourists today saw a Tiger (no surprises there), a Leopard on the stroll (kool), and a Cheetah! @ForestRajasthan would you advise people choose the less trodden trails? 😛 A big thanks to Team Kuno and @mpforestdept for the constant vigil ably supported by @ForestRajasthan #ranthambhorenationalpark #bigcats #biodiversity @my_rajasthan @subhoranjansen @rameshpandeyifs @GobindsagarBha1 @ntca_india @moefcc @dharmkhandal Cheetah Photograph by @manassingh_ifs. Tiger video and Leopard photo by our staff.

@gaurravbhrdwj Wait, how come there is no collar on his neck?

A cheetah born in India’s Kuno Cheetah Project, named KP-2, has crossed the Chambal River from Madhya Pradesh and reached towards Palighat in Rajasthan. This marks the 6th time a cheetah has entered Rajasthan. This area is very close to Ranthambore. However, the cheetah is currently roaming only in the areas around villages. Its companion, KP-3, is also currently moving around in Baran district Rajasthan. The reality is that both these cheetahs are roaming in the proposed Cheetah Corridor, on which neither the Madhya Pradesh government nor the Rajasthan government has done any work so far. In the next few days, a team from Madhya Pradesh will come, tranquilize them, and take them back. What I don’t understand is why the Rajasthan Forest Department staff have still not been trained for cheetah monitoring so that monitoring can be done within the state itself. Anyway, for now, these cheetahs should not be called “Indian-born cheetahs.” They should only be referred to as Madhya Pradesh cheetahs.#cheetahproject #cheetahcorridor #Ranthambhorenationalpark

@Indiamymuse Video not from India. All Indian adult cheetahs are collared.

the viral cheetah cubs of india 🐆✨️

@DevvartHada @ForestRajasthan @moefcc @DushyantDholpur @RajGovOfficial Wow. Did you spot KP-2 in wild? Crazy! It's cool that they are in Rajasthan. Only problem is them killing livestock.

Kuno's wandering felines love Rajasthan! 🐆 Cheetah KP-2 has crossed the Parvati River & returned to Kota's Khatoli area, just 3 weeks after being tranquilized in Peepalda. Meanwhile, sibling KP-3 has been exploring the Hadoti region in Baran for over a month!

@krish_bohra @D_Lich_King @Dhani_Marwar I'll learn towards this being a tigress, width being less than the length of the paw.

@krish_bohra @D_Lich_King @Dhani_Marwar No size reference?

Tiger to nahi mila 🥲, pugmarks mile sayad 🤣 Pta nhi tiger ka ya leopard ka hai . @ Valmiki Tiger Reserve #BiharDiaries