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Mammals of the Indian Subcontinent

bySunny NairBased in Mumbai; travels across India for shootsStarts from5,500 Per Session (4-5 Hours)View full gallery

From the elusive Sloth Bear to the rare Red Panda, these creatures are the heartbeat of India's forests. This collection captures the wild, unscripted moments we have encountered on our journeys across the country.

A pack of Dholes, or Asiatic Wild Dogs, pauses on a road in Tadoba. The lead dog looks towards the camera, offering a rare, clear view of this endangered and highly social predator.

A pack of Dholes on the move during their morning activities. These efficient hunters work together as a team, and witnessing their pack dynamics is a forest highlight.

Another perspective of the Dhole pack, showing their social structure as they gather by the roadside. Capturing the entire group required quick thinking and a steady hand.

Two Dholes from the pack cross the road, sniffing the ground as they go. Their reddish coats and bushy black tails are distinctive features.

A mother Sloth Bear and her cub walk along a dusty track in Tadoba, with our safari jeep visible in the background. This provides a sense of scale and the nature of a wildlife safari encounter.

A powerful Wild Water Buffalo stares intently, its massive horns making for an imposing sight. This shot was taken in the grasslands of an Indian national park, highlighting the raw power of this large bovine.

An adorable Red Panda, with its characteristic reddish-brown fur and long, shaggy tail, peeks through the branches. Finding this shy arboreal mammal is a special moment in the Eastern Himalayas.

A close-up portrait of a Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros. The detail of its thick, folded skin and powerful horn showcases the unique features of this magnificent and vulnerable species.

A Sambar Deer stands in a lush green meadow at sunset. The warm light catches its antlers, creating a serene and beautiful wildlife portrait.

About Mammals of the Indian Subcontinent

Getting these shots isn't about luck, it is about reading the forest. Whether we are sitting silently in a jeep in Tadoba waiting for a Dhole pack to cross or tracking a Sambar deer at sunset, it is all about predicting behavior. I rely on my 200-500mm lens to keep my distance, letting the animals go about their business without us turning into a disturbance.

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