Removed from habitat!
We used to have discussion on this term; removal from habitat would have within its ambit species hunted, trapped as also those kept as pets! " First slide of the PPT has to be attention-grabbing " I begin this post recalling the above piece of advise from a close friend ( though not quite on lines of hunting / pets ): This was on way to Phura (near Palak Dil ). Just as we had begun to feel pleased that the 8 – 10 hour pick-up ride ( during which we used to stand, sit or lie on rice-filled sacks ) was coming to an end I came across this. I initially thought I was imagining on account of an extra-bumpy ride and then somehow banged the pick-up ( sign for the driver to halt! ). Its size made the otherwise questioning me go into a stunned silence. This was on way to Tlangkawn ( road towards KVK ). As I took rest, near a turn, I saw a young boy with a bag and gun that belied his size. I shared water and showed him the binoculars and camera, I then ca...