World Image Magazine Issue 31 April 2016 | Page 11

Another visitor remarked that “the ‘authorities don't stick to the rules and there is over crowding of 'VIP' vehicles especially on long weekends often overriding the allotted number”. It was also remarked that “the authorities keep the reserve well maintained...no littering allowed inside. ....However a lot of garbage is seen thrown around the village and resort areas....” That being said most of the reviews are positive and are full of praise for the park and its diverse wildlife and fauna. It is up to those managing the park to take the responsibility to enforce the rules which are there for the good of the people as well as the animals. The tiger (Panthera tigris) is the largest cat species, reaching a total body length of up to 3.5 m (11 ft) and can weigh up to 388 kg (856 lb) in the wild. Tigers are apex predators being at the top of the wild food chain, their main prey being ungulates such as deer and bovid. They are territorial and generally solitary but social animals, which is the reason that they are often seen in groups in the park. Tigers are arguably the most powerful of the cat family and wild tigers will kill other smaller cats in their range, but are not known to eat them. By road tourists can reach all the park gates from Nagpur City. The nearest gate is at Kolara which is 100 km from Nagpur. The farthest gate is at Moharli which is 150 km from Nagpur in Maharashtra. Pictures by Nam Prasad Satsangi Website = www.worldimagemag.com Page 11 email = [email protected]