The Secret Life of Tigers documents the family life of three tigresses and their cubs from soon after birth to adulthood. An extraordinary account if records for the first time the active role the male tiger plays as a father.
Focusing on innovative governance, the book outlines a comprehensive strategy for preserving India's forests, wildlife, and wilderness. Valmik Thapar, a renowned naturalist and conservationist, emphasizes the urgent need to protect these vital ecosystems for the well-being of current and future generations. He argues that safeguarding wild India is essential for enhancing the quality of life and calls for collective action from both the government and individuals to address this critical issue.
Exploring India's cultural beliefs, myths, and legends, this book reveals the close relationship between man and tiger forged over thousands of years. The close to 250 photographs showcase representations of the tiger in various art forms-from 8000-year-old cave paintings to Mohenjodaro seals to Mughal miniature paintings to contemporary art-to show how the tiger, India's national animal, resides in the very soul of the country.
