Cicada - Kabini
 
Elephant congregations have begun: Large herds of elephants have taken charge of the wide open spaces along the river bank making it a socializing ground for the migrating herds. This annual spectacle will last through summer until finally the rains arrive and the herds migrate back into the dense forests. You can witness this action on our jeep and boat safaris as young tuskers spar, bulls that are at most times solitary; join herds to mate with receptive cows establishing the next generation of elephants that will traverse these forests.
The highlight of this month’s sighting is this image taken by our guest Mr. Jayanth Sharma (Bangalore, India). The image features a peafowl foraging barely within striking distance from a resting leopard. The leopard sat there staring back in our direction while the bird continued to forage unhindered by the cat’s presence. Naturalists have often observed and documented several instances of such behavior by predators.  Predators hunt only when they are hungry and have the least interest in their prey otherwise. 
 
  Wildlife Sightings:
 
 
Monitor Lizard  

Monitor lizards are shy by nature, and are seldom sighted in the open. This giant lizard was sighted sitting on a hardened bed of silt anxiously looking around for burrows that may house smaller rodents that it can prey on.

Crested Serpent Eagle    

This is our best record image of this raptor. The bird was sighted perched on a dry branch just above the safari path eagerly scanning the forest line around.  

Leopard  

We sighted this leopard crossing the safari path and ambling along smelling the tree barks for scent marks. We have sighted several leopards in the tourism zone in March and their numbers have only increased over the last month. 
 
 
Gaur Lesser Adjutant Stork
 

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Did you know it?

Musth: Is a periodic condition among male elephants characterized and identified by a thick, tar-like secretion called ‘temporin’ from glands located close to their ears. Tuskers in musth are known to be very aggressive due to the significant raise in reproductive hormones. A musth elephant is primed to mate and fights other bull elephants, attacks other animals and are known to destroy vegetation in its way leaving a mangled forest behind it. Musth bulls produce a distinctive low-frequency vocalization, similar to a rumbling noise. While this condition is not seasonal, the scientific community has observed an increase in musth among Asiatic elephants during the winter months.  
   
  Guest comments
 
  Excellent service. Very peaceful and a friendly atmosphere. More activities could be initiated to in encouraging guests to be more environmentally conscious
Name: Ms. Leung (Hong Kong)
Date of Stay: Apr 07, 2008

We had a small concern with our room, the housekeeping staff worked well to solve our problem. An excellent and comfortable stay. Will definitely recommend to others
Name: Mr. Lakshman (Bangalore, India)
Date of Stay: Apr 08, 2008

A very pleasant experience. Citronellas could be planted to keep away any pests and insects during the bonfire
Name: Ms. Goel (Kodagu, India)
Date of Stay: Apr 01, 2008 
   
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