(April 21, 2023)
Tracking Tipu: An Encounter - By Dr. Satya Priya SinhaIn the scorching heat of the 1980s, deep within the rugged terrain of Gir National Park in Gujarat, I, a wildlife researcher, and my field assistant Abba Jaffar had been tracking Tipu, a lone lion, for hours. Finally, we spotted him on a hilltop near the Kankai Mata Temple, devouring his latest kill. We decided to observe him from a nearby tree and watch him until dawn. At around 5:30 am, Tipu started descending the hill, and we followed suit...
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