July 2023 - Week 4 Roundup

Aug 2, 2023

Elephants

Sighted on: 25.July.2023

The Asian elephant is the largest surviving land mammal in Asia. Although significantly smaller than its African cousin, it is still an awesome beast. An adult bull can weigh over five tonnes. It is also distinguished by its smaller, more rounded ears. Interestingly, unlike their African counterparts, only the Bulls will have tusks. In monsoon, we can hope to see these gentle giants. I was fortunate to find this magnificent tusker during the vehicle safari. He was reluctant to come out in the open, busy grazing on the lush green grasses.

Content Creator / Photographer:

Shanmuga Kumar

Leopard

Sighted on: 28.July.2023

My guests often ask me this question - which is the best season to visit Kabini? What would be your answer? Every season has its specialities, and the monsoon is the best time to 'feel' the Jungle; if you are lucky, you may come across something like this - a young female leopardess resting in a tree after her meal.