Wild notes from the British Raj

Updated On: 24 April, 2012 07:06 AM IST | | Dhara Vora

Edited by Dr Ashok Kothari and Boman Chhapgar, Wildlife of the Himalayas and the Terai Region, is a coffee table book that gives readers a ringside view to this wild and breathtaking territory, sourced from researchers and hunters in the British era. Dr Kothari sheds light on compiling this handy guide to Himalayan fauna

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What makes the natural history of the Himalayan region unique so that it deserved an entire encyclopedia?
The Himalayas, with dense forests and perennial streams, is home to a variety of birds, animals and plants. Many unique animals also dwell in the area around the snow line. The birds and particularly pheasants are famous for their dazzling colours. Often, modern cameras fail to capture their beauty.

The Himalayan Monal resides in undergrowths of conifer forests interspersed with grassy glades