The Crisis of the Tiger: Is There a Way Out?

This book is about the crisis of tiger habitats. The background setting is the life-history of Bukkha—the famous tiger of Panna National Park. All along various issues of wildlife and ecosystem management have been discussed. Finally, the camouflaged threats to Natural ecosystems have been outlined and the strategy to cope with these is suggested. It is proposed that there are certain principles which need to be adopted and implemented as a package.

“Shahbaz, at the helm in two of the tormented years of Panna, saw a throbbing park lose its tigers. His understanding of what ailed distills a prognosis of universal utility.” —H. S. Panwar, Founder and Former Director, Wildlife Institute of India

“An eye opener for leaders and caring public…Excellent work.” —Dr. Surendra Tiwari, Member, State Wild Life Board; Director, Daily Naiduniya, Bhopal (MP)