The Vanishing Tiger: Wild Tigers, Co-Predators & Prey Species [Hardcover]

Vivek R. Sinha (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2003

For time immemorial, the tiger has been an object of awe, reverence, and superstition. Its strength and ferocity are proverbial, its presence overpowering. Today, the tiger faces extinction. In the last century, it has dwindled from a population of 100,000 to barely 6,000. Out of 8 subspecies, 3 have become extinct in the last 60 years. Now, The Vanishing Tiger offers a rare look at the history and way of life of an endangered animal. Featuring 200 color photos, this is an essential book for anyone concerned about the future of our planet’s wildlife. Vivek R. Sinha is a former Secretary to the Government of India. Now a professional photographer, he and his wife Arati have spent the last two decades photographing the tiger in the wild.

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For the serious wildlife viewer, a trip on elephant-back to locate and photograph India's tigers is probably second only to a visit to the plains of East Africa. These enormous cats are larger than lions and more endangered--there are probably barely 6,000 wild tigers left, 60 percent of which reside in India. Sinha produces a wonderful photographic record, taking the reader along as he records the Bengal tiger in the wild. Having visited nearly all of the tiger reserves, Sinha has observed and documented tigers in a wide range of habitats, though the book concentrates mostly on the more familiar dry forests of central India. Marvelous close-up views of tigers playing with their cubs, washing their feet, yawning, or snarling at the photographer mix with Sinha's anecdotal text. The other portions of the book focus on the smaller predators, including leopards, hyenas, wolves, jackals, and crocodiles, that share the tiger's habitat, along with prey species such as various deer and antelopes. The final chapter on photographing tigers offers a number of useful tips. Nancy Bent
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“…wonderful photographic record, taking the reader along as he records the Bengal tiger in the wild.” -- Booklist

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Anova Books (June 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1840654414
• ISBN-13: 978-1840654417
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 9.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,499,341 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars With over 200 color, specially commissioned photos, March 10, 2004

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Vanishing Tiger: Wild Tigers, Co-Predators & Prey Species (Hardcover)

This comprehensive history and guide to the lifestyle of the tiger blends folklore and myths with over 200 color, specially commissioned photos of the Bengal Tiger, plus images of its co-predators and prey. Perhaps the most valuable sections of the book lie in its details on the habitat and range of all tigers in the world. Highly recommended as the definitive tiger guide.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for nature lovers, December 23, 2003

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Puneesh Kumar (Whitehouse Station, NJ United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Vanishing Tiger: Wild Tigers, Co-Predators & Prey Species (Hardcover)

Its an excellent book for all nature lovers. The pictures are just awesome. Must buy for all wildlife fans.