tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151012422024-03-13T05:59:48.857-07:00Animals of India on the BrinkIndia is a nation as diverse as many continents. The length and breadth of this country has been home to a fascinating variety of creatures.
But numerous species once abundant are under great threat. This little corner in the web attempts to throw some light on them.
I welcome your comments, views, opinions - anything that makes us more aware and more involved.pandiyanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14393630966136128996noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15101242.post-28004153029282090082009-05-16T21:30:00.001-07:002009-05-16T21:38:20.546-07:00Wild-tame<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pandiyan/3535397285/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2308/3535397285_c83018031b_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pandiyan/3535397285/">Wild-tame</a><br />Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/pandiyan/">Pandiyan</a></span></div><br /><br />We were on a hike. The group was mixed. Had children and older people. The kids were running ahead. Nila was in that group and she was pretty excited that she was the first to spot this big animal with a few companions. They were blocking the path somewhat. There was a bit of nervousness in the group.<br /><br />We just stood quietly and watched. The animals went away after a few minutes. Just melted into the forest. I had just enough time for a few shots after making sure things were going to be okay. This one was wild but behaved gentle.<br /><br />Read more about this gentle giant in the other page.<br clear="all" /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--
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