Whispers from the Wild

Some people talk about nature others listen to it. Listening can reveal wonders like how to befriend an elephant how to talk to a tiger and how to live in the jungle. Many such amazing experiences crowd this volume containing the unpublished writings from the early and last years of the well-known naturalist the late E.R.C. Davidar besides his acclaimed book Cheetal Walk. A lawyer by profession and a shikari-turned-photographer he established maybe the first ever private elephant corridor in India near his jungle-cottage and undertook the first census of the Nilgiri Tahr along the entire range. The book is enriched with photographs from the family album and not only enlightens us about wildlife and conservation in the Nilgiris but becomes a memoir of a jungle lover and his family. Review 'This is a revetting story of a lawyer-conservationist and his extraordinary love affair with the Nilgiris which he spent an entire life protecting.' (Bittu Sahgal Editor Sanctuary Asia) 'Davidar's passion and concern for India's wildlife illuminates every page.' (George Schaller) --'Davidar's passion and concern for India's wildlife illuminates every page.' (George Schaller) About the Author E.R.C. Davidar (1922-2010) was a well-known wildlife conservationist from southern India. He has published several articles on wildlife a novel based on the life of the brigand Veerappan and stories for children.