The Nilgai, Black Bull or Indian Antelope is a huge beast - about the size of a horse.
As you can see by the close-up, he is tormented by hundreds of flies.
As you can see by the close-up, he is tormented by hundreds of flies.
Spotted Deer locally known as Chital. These delicate deer are very wary and extra sensitive to noise and movement.
Indian Wolf. Quite rare to see as close as this.
Indian Gazelle - fast and nervous. Like most wild animals it's amazing how their colouring makes them very difficult to spot in their natural surroundings
Black Buck.
They are a protected species and rarely seen outside reserves. These were near Jodhpur.
These photos (right) were published the BBC Wildlife magazine (June 2010) as a Malabar Civet. It was identified at the time by two Tholpetty Park Rangers.
Mr Vivek Menon, Executive Director of the Wildlife Trust of India, got in touch and positively identified it as a Small Indian Civet, After and intese five year search it is now thought the Malabat Civet is an extinct species according the WTI.
Langur Monkeys are mischievous and reasonably friendly.
Rhesus Macaque can be dangerous
For advise, information and best locations contact keith.rawling@btconnect.com
Photo info :- Travelling as light as possible..... Nikon Camera with Nikkor 18-200mm and 28-300mm lenses.
I rely on getting close
But not too close.......
I rely on getting close
But not too close.......
Indian Palm Squirrels can be seen everywhere. Three stripe and (right) five stripe.
Gaur or Wild Buffalo
Sambar Deer, larger than the spotted deer. Both are to be found in Tiger country.
Butterflies - These are from the Danainae Family. Common Tiger and White tiger.
Bats: Unidentified.
Deadly Russels Viper
Flying Fox
Mongoose
Cobra
Cobra
Marsh Crocodile
Elephant rides can be expensive - and usually you are at the wrong angle for good photos.
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Flying Fox
Flying Fox
