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Croaks : Part II

2010-09-28T07:00:00.000+05:30

Croaks : The Wonderful World of Bandhavgarh Frogs, by Siddharth Edeke, Program Officer, The Corbett Foundation

The major star attraction for the night were undoubtly, the Balloon Frogs- both the common Balloon frog (Uperedon globulosus) and the Marbled Balloon frog (Uperedon systoma) who had flooded almost all the streams and ponds. They were in greater numbers compared to any other frogs. These frogs are known to stay deep underground for greater part of the year and they come up only during the monsoon, stay on ground until the first few rains, mate and lay eggs and make a disappearing act soon after. As the name suggests they have a tendency to bloat when disturbed and they can give a pretty hard time to their predators.

I saw snakes like Checkered Keelback’s (Xenochropis piscator) making attempts to devour these Balloon frogs but alas most of them were in vain. The frogs were not in a mood to give up and they were clearly showing their resisting powers.

As I was really enjoying this magical journey into the world of amphibians and was getting to know many of my croaking friends one by one, I stumbled upon another unusual frog. I jumped with joy when I saw him clearly in the gleam of my torch . It was none other than Painted bull frog (Kaloula taprobanica). These frogs belonging to the narrow-mouthed frog family have round bodies. This sighting as a surprise to me making my journey more interesting.

The other sets of frogs which I came across were the tree frogs (Polypedatus macualatus) who kept on jumping from places and not staying at one place for long, Microhyla ornata whose tiny size will fool anybody but no frog can compete when it comes to intensity and loudness of his call and last but not the least, the skittering frogs (Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis) who were dancing to their own tunes. My whole world had become amphibious that night and all I could hear were frogs croaking which I soon realized was in a sort of a rhythm. For any wildlife enthusiast, that croaking was nothing less than a beautiful song of its own.

There’s an old saying about Bandhvagarh that it is full of surprises. I ’t agree more after coming across so many varieties of frogs and that too on just one day. I am really hoping to encounter more species as the monsoon progresses in Bandhavgarh and hope each rain will get me closer to another of my croaking friends.

Concluded

CROAKS : Part I

2010-09-26T07:00:00.001+05:30

Croaks : The Wonderful World of Bandhavgarh Frogs, by Siddharth Edeke, Program Officer, The Corbett Foundation

Bandhavgarh national park is known and acknowledged world wide as ‘the land of tigers’ attracts hundreds of photographers and thousands of tourists every year. The very thought of seeing wildlife at its best attracts many researchers and wildlife scientists to this fascinating tiger country who come here for documentation and study. A lot has already been talked about the tigers and other dominant mammals of Bandhavgarh like bear and leopard through numerous published articles, photos and scientific papers. Well, all this is when the season is on and people are flocking to see wildlife.

But there are few lucky people like us who get to stay at Bandhavagarh even during the ‘off season’. I am talking about the monsoon which has been at its best here in Bandhavgarh in 2010. Thanks to The Corbett Foundation for whom I work and Infinity resorts which has been my place of residence, I got to see and document some of the best amphibian life in Bandhavgarh. My encounter with amphibians began on June 20th when Bandhavgarh saw its first heavy rains of the year. It was already late for the monsoon but nevertheless it was here.

It rained very heavily for a couple of hours making me all tired and wanting to go to bed early. I guess I must have slept for some time but was suddenly awake at around 10 pm in the night. The rain had stopped but had awakened thousands of sleeping beauties as it parted. The entire Infinity campus was buzzing with loud croaks “trr..trr..trr…”, wakk..wakk..wakk…, pukk…pukk..pukk…, there were so many calls I almost went deaf. Amazed with what I am going to see in the next few minutes I set out with my torch and my camera into this wonderful world of croaks not knowing what was coming my way.

It was a beautiful sight altogether. I thought of it as a phenomenon, something one can see just once in his or her lifetime. There were small puddles and streams created by the rains that had just swept Bandhavgarh and in those puddles were not ten, not hundred, but thousands of tiny little frogs and I had no clue from where they had emerged. With lot of enthusiasm I dared to count those just to give it a try but soon gave up looking at their huge numbers. They were everywhere- on land, on trees and in the water, there were few known faces while the rest of the visitors were completely new to me. In the known faces we had Hoplobatrachus tigerinus, commonly called the Bull frog who was trying to voice himself amongst thousands of other croaking frogs. Compared to the others, Bull frogs were a minority that night and were trying the best to make the presence felt with their huge football like sizes.

The next sets of visitors were the narrow- mouth Burrowing Frogs, (Spaherotheca breviceps) who were croaking at the top of their voice and trying to attract mates. Some were really lucky to find their suitable partners and one could sense the love in the air.

To be continued...

Appeal for help for Uttrakhand

2010-09-24T10:57:00.004+05:30

The rains have wreaked havoc in Uttrakhand and Infinity Resorts through our NGO, The Corbett Foundation, are doing our part. Please contribute to help the people of this region.

Here is the text of the appeal from Dilip D. Khatau and Rina D. Khatau:

Dear friends,

I am sure u have heard about the devastating floods in Pakistan and now where our resort, Infinity Corbett Wilderness and our charitable organisation, The Corbett Foundation is situated, the rivers carrying water down from the Himalayas are in full spade. Large volumes of water flowing down at great speed, had destroyed villagers' homes, livestocks, crops and even some of the villagers were drowned.

Wildlife in the Corbett Tiger Reserve is also affected. We had pictures of spotted deer, sambhars, porcupines, all drowned as they tried to escape the rising tide and unable to swim against the strong currents. Even the Sisham tree plantation across our resort had been completely destroyed, taking the soil underneath these trees. Now the Kosi River flows across further away from our resort where the sisham plantation once stood!

Our staff at The Corbett Foundation had started doing medical and welfare/relief work in the villages that are badly affected by these floods. We intend to distribute food, durable plastic sheets to these villagers. In addition, our Rural Medical Outreach teams have fanned out to these remote villagers to cater to the sick and injuired.

Pls help by sending your donations, clothes, blankets, etc to The Corbett Foundation. For more info, pls click the below links.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/corbettfoundation/225163006905?ref=ts

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Infinity-Resorts/223680427607?ref=ts

Your early attention is much appreciated.

Rgds,

Dilip & Rina Khatau
Chairman & Co-Chair - The Corbett Foundation
Owners - Infinity Resorts

Rain Fury in Uttrakhand

2010-09-21T06:03:00.002+05:30

As most of you know, Uttrakhand has been lashed by heavy rains this week resulting in landslides and flooding which have killed many people. This is the view of the Kosi from the Deck at Infinity Corbett Wilderness.

A drowned spotted deer

2010-08-31T07:00:00.001+05:30

Our NGO, The Corbett Foundation and its Kutch arm, the Kutch Ecological Reserch Centre is active in and around the village of Tera in Kutch.

The KERC works in rural medical programs, animal husbandry programs (the nomadic tribes of Kutch rear livestock), dairy development programs, grassland regeneration, and wildlife awareness.

Here are a few images of the KERC and the wildlife hotspot of Chari Fulay or Chari Dhand, a freshwater oasis in the heart of brackish Kutch.

And if you fing Infinity Rann of Kutch too luxurious, we have a few rooms at Tera which puts you in the lap of Tera and Nalliya grasslands. These rooms are favoured by birders for the accessibility to the grasslands.

http://corbettfoundation.org/tcf_kutch.html

Chari Fulay

Watchtower at Nalliya

The KERC at Tera

http://www.infinityresorts.com/kutch_about.htm

Infinity Rann of Kutch - our volcano :-)

2010-08-30T07:00:00.001+05:30

Infinity Rann of Kutch has a volcano ... yes, that's right. The landscape where we are located is dominated by the massif of Dinodhar, an extinct volcano which is right behind our resort.

Excellent for a half-day's excursion with a packed lunch, Dinodhar offers a double thrill: you can climb up the hill, and then climb into the hill!

Steps lead to a temple at the lip of the volcano, after which it is a nature lover's delight. The lava flows are clearly visible and the tracks of a leopard have been recorded from the bottom of the crater! Dinodhar also offers birdwatchers a myriad scrubland species.

The Kutch landscape, looking towards Chari Fulay on the way to Dinodhar

Approaching Dinodhar

Looking back from the lip of the volcano

Sunrise at Dinodhar

Views inside the volcano, the lava flows can be clearly seen

http://www.infinityresorts.com/kutch_about.htm

Infinity Rann of Kutch

2010-08-28T11:13:00.006+05:30

Infinity Rann of Kutch, or IROK, as we call it, is a luxury tented camp just an hour from Bhuj airport (and yes, we do have a swimming pool and a conference hall).

Kutch has a unique landscape (images tomorrow) and varied and completely different wildlife such as the Desert Fox and the Desert Cat, and the Striped Hyena.

There are the grasslands of Nalliya and Tera close to the resort and these are havens from rare birds like the Lesser Florican and the Great Indian Bustard (Ardeotis nigriceps). Still further Kutch is the only place to spot the vagrant Gray Hypocolius (Hypocolius ampelinus). Even better Kutch in winter has fabulous migratory birds, especially the raptors and is one of the best places in India to chase after the Peregrine (Falco peregrinus).

Kutch is also famous for its colourful nomadic tribes and for their handicrafts. A visit to Kutch would be incomplete without spending time with these people and their art.

Infinity Resorts through The Corbett Foundation also runs the Kutch Ecological Research Centre at Tera. More on the KERC in a day or two.

http://www.infinityresorts.com/kutch_about.htm

General views of the resort

The Reception

The Recreation Tent

Tranquility at night

View from the verandah of a tent

Motif from the tents

Birds of Infinity Corbett Wilderness | 7

2010-08-27T07:00:00.000+05:30

Asian Paradise Flycatcher, Terpsiphone paradisi leucogaster, female

The white morphs of the males are found in the Corbett landscape (race leucogaster, Ali-Ripley). They are summer visitors to Infinity Corbett Wilderness and you will see them flitting about with the long white tail-streamers fluttering behind them.

They tend to be quite noisy and their repetitive whitiu-whitiu-tu whitiu-whitiu-tu is often heard near our elephant stable.

Birds of Infinity Corbett Wilderness | 6

2010-08-26T10:17:00.003+05:30

House Sparrow Passer domesticus

A 'common' bird now increasingly uncommon. Once seen in great numbers, the humble House Sparrow has fallen victim to changing cropping patterns and changing styles of construction. We do see a few at Infinity Corbett Wilderness where they nest under the eaves.

Do your bit and set up a few feeders and nest boxes for sparrows, you can order them here:
http://www.natureforever.org/node/20

Dhikala teaser again, tusker

2010-08-02T07:00:00.001+05:30

Another teaser from Dhikala chaur. This time a tusker.

Tusker at Dhikala from Infinity Resorts on Vimeo.

Dhikala teaser

2010-08-01T07:00:00.002+05:30

Dhikala is a chaur, or grassland, at Corbett National Park which is known for its congregations of elephants. Here is a teaser of a small family group of elephants crossing a road leading to the chaur.

Dhikala, A small family group of elephant from Infinity Resorts on Vimeo.

View from a machan at Jhirna, Corbett National Park

2010-07-30T07:00:00.002+05:30

The view from a machan at Jhirna, overlooking a seasonal stream, or sot.

View from a Machan, Jhirna, Corbett National Park from Infinity Resorts on Vimeo.

Wild Spa at Infinity Corbett Wilderness

2010-07-28T07:00:00.000+05:30

This video shows the spa with the River Kosi in spate. You will not find a spa with a more dramatic location in India.

Wild Spa at Infinity Corbett Wilderness from Infinity Resorts on Vimeo.

The Deck at Infinity Corbett Wilderness with the river in spate

2010-07-26T12:00:00.001+05:30

The Deck, overlooking the River Kosi is our al fresco dining area. Our guests enjoy sitting on The Deck and spotting wildlife. Who knows you may even see an elephant or a tiger!

See an elephant from The Deck at this post:

http://infinityresorts.blogspot.com/2010/05/makna-at-infinity-corbett-wilderness.html

The Deck at Infinity Corbett Wilderness with the river in spate from Infinity Resorts on Vimeo.

NDTV broadcast about Kids for Tigers, features Dilip D Khatau

2010-07-25T18:35:00.000+05:30

Tiger Fest at Ramnagar from Infinity Resorts on Vimeo.

River Kosi in spate, Infinity Corbett Wilderness

2010-07-24T16:05:00.000+05:30

July 2010. It had rained steadily for an entire day and this was the state of the river. The power of this wall of water is frightening.

Do watch this video, it is worth it.

River Kosi in Spate, Infinity Corbett Wilderness from Infinity Resorts on Vimeo.

Futuristic new terminal at Delhi airport

2010-07-07T10:25:00.002+05:30

Contact us for special deals on transfers between Delhi and Corbett.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-1292194/New-2bn-terminal-New-Delhis-Indira-Gandhi-International-Airport-unveiled.html

Mr Jairam Ramesh writes to Mr Narendra Modi about the Kutch grasslands

2010-07-06T10:15:00.003+05:30

The grasslands of Kutch, in particular at Nalliya and Tera are under threat. Here is the letter written by Mr Jairam Ramesh to Mr Narendra Modi about the necessity of preserving these grasslands, home to the Great Indian Bustard and the Lesser Florican.

Striated, or Little, Heron fishing

2010-07-01T09:52:00.002+05:30

Butorides striatus. Digital zoom, but mounted on a tripod.

Striated, or Little, Heron Fishing from Infinity Resorts on Vimeo.

The River Kosi after a downpour

2010-06-29T09:34:00.002+05:30

River Kosi after a downpour from Infinity Resorts on Vimeo.

Waiting for the Monsoon

2010-06-27T09:00:00.004+05:30

The monsoon is critical to India's well being. It matters to both man and beast. Our forests and wild places are critical catchment areas and cannot be put under plough and road for short-term gain.

Win 3 nights / 2 days at an Infinity Resorts property!

2010-06-25T12:20:00.001+05:30

Win 3 days / 2 nights at an Infinity Property. Become a fan / like Infinity Resorts on Facebook, identify the bird in the picture and post it to our wall before July 30th. One lucky winner will be chosen from all the correct entries (T & C apply)

New Images from Bandhavgarh!

2010-06-24T10:07:00.003+05:30

Here are some images from Bandhavgarh showing the old venerable B2 and a cub of the Mirchani female.

Images courtesy of Raajan Anand, GM, Sales and Marketing, Infinity Resorts, and Mr Rajeev Chawla.

Infinity Kanha Wilderness - More images from Pankaj Pandya

2010-06-14T07:00:00.001+05:30

So, from the Yellow-throated Marten at Corbett, to the gaur in Kanha, to the rhino in Assam, Infinity Resorts has India's wildlife destinations and wildlife covered!

Travelling with Infinity Resorts means that you get international standards of luxury and service at all our resorts!

Infinity Kanha Wilderness - First Images!

2010-06-12T09:56:00.006+05:30

It gives me great pleasure to present the first images from Infinity Kanha Wilderness. These images were taken by our Administrator, Pankaj Pandya!

Infinity Kanha Wilderness will open for the 2010 season and promises to be a fabulous property. This eco-resort will cover a mere four acres on a twenty-four acre property. The unbuilt twenty acres will be WILD!

More pictures from Pankaj on the 14th! Watch this space, even better use the box on the lower right to subscribe to this blog!

Summer Elephant Madness!

2010-05-26T17:26:00.003+05:30

Makna at Infinity Corbett Wilderness

2010-05-23T11:03:00.003+05:30

This makna, or tuskless male, appeared on the river bank opposite out Deck much to the delight our guests.

Elephant (Makna) at Infinity Corbett Wilderness from Infinity Resorts on Vimeo.

Birds of Infinity Corbett Wilderness | 5

2010-05-19T10:31:00.005+05:30

White-throated Fantail (Rhipidura albicollis), albicollis means 'white throat'

Ali-Ripley number (1454-9)

This is the subspecies R.a.canescens (Koelz), "distinguished from other members of the genus by its entire dark belly." (Ali-Ripley 1983)

They say that it prefers shady places of forests and wooded nullahs and "flits tirelessly" after its prey of insects. It breeds from March to August.

Here at Infinity Wilderness, the White-throated Fantail, an irritated looking bird, is found in the run-off or tiny rivulets and stagnant pools water by the River Kosi. These tend to have a lot of insects around the water and the banks have vegetation that shelters the bird. It swoops down after the insects and then returns to cover. It is a fast-moving bird and a nightmare to photograph.

Birds of Infinity Corbett Wilderness | 4

2010-05-17T17:39:00.003+05:30

Male Plumbeous Water Redstart (Rhyacornis fuliginosus)

Amazing Corbett!

2010-05-06T16:08:00.003+05:30

Saving the big cat: can tigers, people co-exist?

2010-05-04T16:37:00.004+05:30

A program on CNN-IBN by Bahar Dutt, Environmental Editor which features the work of The Corbett Foundation. Click on the screenshot to view the program.

The Corbett Foundation celebrations

2010-05-02T14:26:00.003+05:30

The anniversary celebrations of The Corbett Foundation were held recently. Here are two images. The others may be seen on our Facebook page here.

Mrs Rina D Khatau, Vice-Chairperson of The Corbett Foundation and Managing Director, Infinity Resorts, with a winner from the previous day's Tiger Fest held at Ramnagar. In the background, from left to right, Dr Harendra Bargalli, Deputy Director, The Corbett Foundation, Mr Ravi Singh, CEO, WWF-India, and Mr Dilip D Khatau, Chairman, The Corbett Foundation and Chairman, Infinity Resorts

from left to right: Dr. Divyabhanusinh Chavda, Dr. M. K. Ranjitsinh, Mr Dilip D Khatau, (all members of the National Board of Wildlife), and Mrs Rina D Khatau

Inglorious Exit

2010-05-01T10:37:00.001+05:30

Inglorious-Exit from Infinity Resorts on Vimeo.

Birds of Infinity Corbett Wilderness | 3

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The handsome White-capped Water Redstart (Chaimarrornis leucocephalus).

Birds of Infinity Corbett Wilderness | 2

2010-04-29T10:14:00.004+05:30

Female Plumbeous Water Redstart (Rhyacornis fuliginosus)

Tiger at Bijrani, Corbett National Park

2010-04-27T15:40:00.003+05:30

Tiger at Bijrani from Infinity Resorts on Vimeo.

Our resident hounds

2010-04-18T10:53:00.005+05:30

The first two images are of Tiger:

Tiger and Bobo spend a lot of time and energy making sure cattle and other dogs do not enter Infinity Corbett Wilderness!

...and this is the cheeky Bobo:

Not a hound, but I could not resist including an image of our jacaranda which has flowered. Reminds me of Bangalore!

Wild Spa at Infinity Corbett Wilderness

2010-04-01T10:08:00.005+05:30

We have just added more comforts to Infinity Corbett Wilderness in the form of our Wild Spa. The spa overlooks the Kosi river which probably makes it a spa with one of the most dramatic locations in the country.

Infinity Resorts is at ITB Berlin

2010-03-07T08:53:00.004+05:30

We have resorts in Corbett, Bandhavgarh, and in the Rann of Kutch. We are opening resorts in Kanha and Kaziranga for the 2010 season.

Visit us at Hall 5.2B / 201+202. In attendance:

Mrs Rina D. Khatau - Managing Director
Mr Haren Khatau - Manager, Brand Strategy
Mr AB Apana, Manager - Wildlife Operations and Business Development

Interview with Dilip and Rina Khatau, Chair and Vice-Chair of The Corbett Foundation on Channel News Asia (Singapore)

2010-03-01T17:04:00.004+05:30

(Link opens Channel News Asia site)

More tiger pics!

2010-02-26T10:43:00.007+05:30

More tiger pics. These were taken by Mr Ajeet Bajaj of Snow Leopard Adventures. Established in 1990, Snow Leopard Adventures Private Limited, is reputed to be among the best adventure tour operators in India. Be it river rafting on the Ganga, trekking in the Himalayas, cycling on forest trails or rappelling down a cliff, Snow Leopard Adventures assures you of a safe yet exciting experience.

Do visit http://www.snowleopardadventures.com

Birds of Infinity Corbett Wilderness | I

2010-02-24T10:14:00.007+05:30

In this series, I shall be posting birds photographed in Infinity Corbett Wilderness. I open with the Rock Pigeon (Columba livia).

Our elepahnt, Lakshmi, bathing

2010-02-21T12:31:00.002+05:30

Apologies for the video quality, shot on a Nokia E 63 phone.

Lakshmi, our lovely elephant, bathing from Infinity Resorts on Vimeo.

Large male tiger at Bijrani, 18th October evening

2010-02-19T16:04:00.002+05:30

Image taken by Dr Bargalli, the Deputy Director of The Corbett Foundation.

Third tiger of the three-tiger morning at Bijrani!

2010-02-15T18:03:00.006+05:30

Tiger at Bijrani, Corbett Tiger Reserve - 3 from Infinity Resorts on Vimeo.

The second tiger at Bijrani

2010-02-15T17:33:00.004+05:30

This was the second tiger we saw on the morning of 15th February, 2010.

Tiger at Bijrani, Corbett National Park - 2 from Infinity Resorts on Vimeo.

Three-tiger morning at Bijrani, Corbett National Park!

2010-02-15T15:20:00.005+05:30

Thanks to the skills of our senior naturalist, Yogi Bisht, we had a three-tiger morning at the Bijrani area of Corbett National Park. Here is the first of them, a young and shy male.

Do listen to the Barking Deer, or kakar, alarming in the background.

Tiger at Bijrani, Corbett Tiger Reserve - 1 from Infinity Resorts on Vimeo.

Tribal Dance at Infinity Bandhavgarh Wilderness

2010-02-14T12:11:00.000+05:30

Tribal Dance at Infinity Bandhavgarh Wilderness from Infinity Resorts on Vimeo.

Infinity Resorts at SATTE 2010, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi

2010-01-30T08:50:00.002+05:30

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2010-01-28T19:06:00.002+05:30

Infinity Bandhavgarh Wilderness: The Lake

2010-01-22T14:01:00.003+05:30

The lake at Infinity Bandhavgarh Wilderness, which is frequented by many animals including tigers!!! Our Pavilion rooms overlook this lake. During the monsoon the lake will be carefully desilted keeping the needs of wildlife in mind, but will otherwise remain untouched.

Infinity Bandhavgarh Lake from Infinity Resorts on Vimeo.

Black-winged Stilts feeding, Bharatpur

2010-01-20T07:00:00.001+05:30

Black-winged Stilts feeding, Bharatpur from Infinity Resorts on Vimeo.

Bharatpur: waterless and birdless

2010-01-18T07:40:00.001+05:30

The horror that is Bharatpur:

Bharatpur: Waterless and Birdless: Jan 2010 from Infinity Resorts on Vimeo.

Jackals feeding on bovine carcass, Bharatpur

2010-01-16T08:58:00.002+05:30

In three parts.

Jackals feeding on bovine carcass, Bharatpur Part 1 of 3 from Infinity Resorts on Vimeo.

Jackals feeding on bovine carcass, Bharatpur Part 2 of 3 from Infinity Resorts on Vimeo.

Jackals feeding on bovine carcass, Bharatpur Part 3 of 3 from Infinity Resorts on Vimeo.

2010-01-14T19:51:00.002+05:30

Our Manager (Wildlife Operations) just went AWOL to the Keoladeo Ghana National Park at Bharatpur. Here is a video of Nilgai in very nice light and striking a lovely pose.

More from Bharatpur over the next few days.

Nilgai at Bharatpur from Infinity Resorts on Vimeo.

Sambhar doe at Bijrani, Corbett National Park

2010-01-08T07:00:00.001+05:30

Sambhar doe at Bijrani, Corbett National Park from Infinity Resorts on Vimeo.

Lohachaur Forest Rest House, Corbett National Park

2010-01-06T07:00:00.000+05:30

Lohachaur Forest Rest House, Corbett National Park from Infinity Resorts on Vimeo.

The Mahseer Pool at Infinity Corbett Wilderness

2010-01-04T07:00:00.004+05:30

The endangered Golden Mahseer (Tor putitora) at our Mahseer pool in the River Kosi. Infinity Corbett Wilderness, through our NGO, the Corbett Foundation, mounts a 24-hour guard over the pool to prevent poaching.

Mahseer Pool, Infinity Corbett Wilderness from Infinity Resorts on Vimeo.

Obit: Billy Arjan Singh

2010-01-03T08:33:00.002+05:30

Eminent wildlife activist and author Billy Arjan Singh died at his home in Lakhimpur Kheri late on Friday night. Singh, whose house ‘Tiger Haven’ was situated in the vicinity of the Dudhwa National Park, was ailing for quite some time. He was 94.

Read the full story in the Indian Express.

Also in The Times of India:

LUCKNOW: His last wish could be the best introduction to the wildlife enthusiast and Padma Vibhushan, Billy Arjan Singh, who passed away on Friday night. The 92-year-old specially demanded to have his ashes buried in ‘Tiger Haven’, his sprawling 50-acre farm on the outskirts of Dudhwa national park, alongside the graves of his “most treasured friends” — two leopards that he hand-reared (Juliet and Prince), Eelie a mongrel bitch and two female elephants. For the past 60 years, Billy doggedly shunned human company, naturally there was no reason for him to change his mind at the fag end of the journey.

Infinity Resorts is on Twitter

2010-01-02T07:00:00.000+05:30

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Welcome to our Blog!

2010-01-01T07:00:00.000+05:30

Welcome to the blog of Infinity Resorts. Here we will share details of wildlife sightings and observations at our locations. You will also find news on the Corbett Foundation and on our new ventures. Conservation news will also be posted on the Infinity blog.

Most importantly, we invite you, our guests and our readers, to write in with your experiences about nature, wildlife, and conservation. Do share your photographs and stories with us. We are especially interested in photographs, stories, paintings, and poems created by the younger generation which relate to nature and wildlife.

Postings by guests and readers need not relate to our locations but must be about Indian wildlife and nature. Write to us at abapana AT infinityresorts DOT com

If you have any suggestions, do write in and tell us.

Thanks,

Apana