The Cat-Eyed Climber of Kanha

When we think of cats in Kanha, the first thing that comes to mind is the majestic tiger, leopard, or other smaller wild cats. But Kanha is also home to a fascinating creature that shares a very distinct cat feature 'its eyes'.

Meet Forsten's Cat Snake (Boiga forsteni), a large, forest-dwelling species of snake with cat-like vertical pupils.

A thick black or dark-brown postocular streak runs from the eye to the jaw, which again resembles a cat. This species occurs in a wide range of color morphs, from grey, brown, and reddish, with zig-zag patterns or crossbands on the body. Some individuals are reddish-brown with faint patterns or even completely patternless.

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Photography workshop with Phillip Ross

Dates: 5th - 8th Dec 2025 Outpost 12, Kanha National Park

Workshop Highlights

• Learn wildlife photography from Canon Maestro Philip Ross
• Opportunity to explore new photography equipments from Canon
• Interactive session with Canon expert on the equipments
• Learn image processing. Image review session after safaris
• Opportunity to photograph Kanha in winter light with two full day safaris with zone free access

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Professional Safari Guide Course by Nature Guides Academy

This course is specifically designed to focus as equally on knowledge as it does on practical skills. It is for nature enthusiasts who are looking to start their professional career as lodge naturalists or freelance nature guides. We will equip you with the skills to lead any wildlife safari activities or wilderness excursions that India could offer. We sincerely hope that the person who undergoes this training with superior skills will be able to contribute to bringing people and the rest of nature closer.

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Botanical Art Workshop at Outpost 12, Kanha @sinali.experiences

From 10th - 14th July 2025 conducted by Malini Saigal @malinisaigal (www.malinisaigal.org)

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Stripe Chasers is an enthralling wildlife documentary set in the summers of Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh. While it celebrates the mesmerising beauty of the majestic Sal forests, this film also pays tribute to the park guides community who are the unsung heroes navigating the wilderness with unwavering dedication, educating the visitors and contributing towards creating awareness about the importance of wildlife conservation.

Our story revolves around the park guides Sukhlal and Seema, the 2 main characters of the film. Sukhlal, the grandson of the legendary Manglu Baiga, shoulders the weight of living up to the reputation of his grandfather while battling the challenges of raising his family and making a living from the park guide profession just outside the Khatia gate of Kanha National Park. Through the safaris Sukhlal shares his wealth of knowledge, his personal experiences in the jungles and popular folklore with the visitors to the park, keeping them at the edge of their seats throughout their safaris.

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