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Wildlife Park Etiquette
Park Etiquette: (National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuary and Bio Reserves)From the Jungle Book
"This is an hour of pride and power,
Of talon and tush and claw,
Oh! Here the call - Good Hunting all,
That keeps the Jungle Law."
-Rudyard Kipling
'The Jungle Book'
You are entering a Jungle which rightfully belongs to Nature and which has seen minimally disturbed by Man. In order to preserve the sanctity of this environment, wildindiaguide.com Team request you to follow these basic guidelines while in the National Park and in the Camp premises
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Wildlife Park Etiquette:Do not make any noise. Listen to the silence and the symphony of the forest. Talk, only if necessary, in whispers. You will get a printed copy of The park Etiquette by Wildindiaguid Team at the Park
Do not get off your vehicle. Wild animals can be dangerous and unpredictable, and we cannot ensure your safety outside the vehicle. There are designated places in the park where your Wildindiaguid guide/ naturalist will allow you to get off the vehicle.
While viewing animals, do not stand up, as by doing so you are breaking up the outline of the vehicle which the animals are familiar with. In this way, you will be able to watch the animal for longer than if you were standing up.
Wear sober-coloured clothes. Dull Green, Brown and Grey...these are the colours of the Jungle. Flashy colours stand out and will scare away animals.
Do not smoke. It is against the law, disturbs animals and poses a serious fire hazard to the forest.
Avoid using a flash while photographing wildlife. Use naturat light. An animal's eyes are very sensitive and you will startle them with a burst of blinding light.
Do not wear strong perfumes or deodrants. They disturb animals and may attract bees and wasps.
Do not litter the Park. Carry all your litter back to the lodge and dispose of it there, or hand it to the guide/ naturalist, who will dispose of it properly. Encourage your guide or naturalist to pick up any litter that may be lying in the Park.
During winter, wear sufficient warm clothes as the temperature in the evening and early moming may drop below freezing. In summer, wear a hat and dark glasses, and apply sufficient mosquito repellent. Drink a lot of water to avoid dehydration
Do not be disappointed if you do not see a Tiger. They are shy and elusive creatures. There are a myriad other small, yet beautiful, rare and interesting animals and birds to see in the forest.
While walking on the nature trail, avoid stepping off the track. By doing so you are trampling on flowers, bushes and young saplings and you may disturb nesting birds. Do not attempt to approach too close to an animal. Even seemingly harmless animals can be dangerous if disturbed. Obey the instructions of your Guide or our naturalist.
Do not block their line of travel or escape routes.
Keep a safe distance from large animals (30 metres/150 ft- the length of three buses is recommended.)
Do not feed them! Feeding attracts animals to roadside areas where they could be in danger and creates habituated animals. Feeding also leads to the animal eating garbage. Animals eat wrappers, cans, and bottle caps which spell disaster for their digestion. Eating human foods can cause, among other things, tooth decay, gum infections and ulcers in animals.
Do not try :
Herding animals into a better scene.
Approaching, cornering, following or chasing them.
Throwing objects or calling out to change behaviour.
Direct eye contact,even through a camera lens can be threatening to an animal.
Do not try
circling or standing around an animal by yourself or in a group. Children should never be encouraged to approach, pet or feed wildlife. Always keep children in immediate sight. They are often the same size as many animal's prey.
