Tag: Wildlife Conservation India
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The Shadow of Sundarbans: Decoding the Mystery of the Melanistic Leopard Cat
When we think of the Sundarbans, the majestic Royal Bengal Tiger usually dominates the narrative. However, hidden within the dense mangroves and breathing roots (pneumatophores) resides a smaller, equally enigmatic predator: the Leopard Cat (Prionailurus bengalensis). Recently, the discovery of rare Melanistic (Black) Leopard Cats in the Raydighi range has sparked a new wave of…
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The Evolving Tiger of the Sundarbans: Shifting Behaviors in a Man-Made World
To the world, it is the Royal Bengal Tiger. In official records, it’s the RBT. In local folklore, it is sometimes mistakenly called Dakshin Rai. But in the hushed, reverent tones of the forest, it is known by many names: Babu (the gentleman), Boro Korta (the big boss), or simply, the Beast. In reality and imagination, belief and ritual, this…
Samiran Mandal 