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Into the Wild - Part Two : Tracking the Panther of Nagarhole by Shaaz Jung
Shaaz Jung is a wildlife photographer, cinemato- grapher, big cat tracker, man-animal conflict resolution seeker and lodge owner- all rolled into one. When he's away from the jungles of Nagarhole, officially called The Rajiv Gandhi National Park, he's leading photography safaris in Africa or showcasing his work at Art Galleries in capital cities and speaking to those interested in conserving the planet's riches.
Shaaz recalls with great clarity the incident that ultimately leads to his answering the call of the felines over a career dedicated to finance. "It was somewhere around sunset. We were at a junction. The deer were calling," he says, "we went around a blind turn," he continues, “and up ahead on the path was this old leopard. You could tell he was past his prime.
The jungle had taken a toll on him. He only had three canines. His eyes were sagging. Close to this leopard was another very young, good looking male who was soon to come into his prime. It was like looking at the past and the present. It was clear that there was going to be a fight. Unfortunately, the sun was setting, and we had to leave. But the next morning, I went back to the spot. Sitting on a high rock was that young leopard. Blood was dripping from a gash across his face. He sat there like he was 'king of the jungle'. I knew right then that he had taken over, that it was the beginning of a new journey for him. And for me.'
(Part II) This part has been extracted from CN Traveller Magazine published by Land Rover India. It is about Shaaz Jung, known for his wild life photography. It briefs us about his entry into this world of wild life photography, the insight that he received during this journey regarding the loss of the habitat of those heroes of the jungle and the genuine efforts that he took by establishing BCRTI, for the conservation of forests by educating the local rural folks and providing them with a sound reliable source of income.
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