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Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve: the Gaur Morning

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The tropical dry deciduous jungle, or “jungle”, however you see it, covers almost 90% of 600 km2 (230 mi2) of this protected area. In the north of the reserve, by the Tadoba Lake, a herd of Chital Deer is grazing, with a familiar sight of Cattle Egrets around them. Good to know. Grey-headed Fish Eagle Copyright © Nitin Bhardwaj.

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Come@Me: Hunting Is Not Conservation

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Lacey of Iowa introduced the nation’s first wildlife-protection law, which banned the interstate shipping of unlawfully killed game. The persecution of these apex predators, especially wolves , is rampant among some hunters and cattle ranchers. A newly created U.S. A newly created U.S. But I digress.

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