Into the wild 4

Extract No. 04

Page No. 59 [Lines, “Shazz…………….panther’s life”

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A1. Web : (02)

Complete the web by writing down the characteristics of shaaz Jung.

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(Part – II) Tracking the Panther of Nagarhole

Shaaz Jung is a wildlife photographer, cinematographer, big cat  tracker, man-animal conflict resolution seeker and lodge owner– all rolled into one. When he’s away from the jungles of Nagarhole, officially called The Rajiv Gandhi National Park, he’s leading photography safaris in Africa or showcasing his work at Art Galleries in capital cities and speaking to those interested in conserving the planet’s riches.

Shaaz recalls with great clarity the incident that ultimately leads to his answering the call of the felines over a career dedicated to finance. “It was somewhere around sunset. We were at a junction. The deer were calling,” he says, “we went around a blind turn,” he continues, “and up ahead on the path was this old leopard. You could tell he was past his prime. The jungle had taken a toll on him. He only had three canines. His eyes were sagging. Close to this leopard was another very young, good looking male who was soon to come into his prime. It was like looking at the past and the present. It was clear that there was going to be a fight. Unfortunately, the sun was setting, and we had to leave. But the next morning, I went back to the spot. Sitting on a high rock was that young leopard. Blood was dripping from a gash across his face. He sat there like he was ‘king of the jungle’. I knew right then that he had taken over, that it was the beginning of a new journey for him. And for me.”

Photographs of that leopard, the victor, Scarface, as Shaaz named him, not only made Shaaz famous among India’s wildlife community, but also led to Shaaz’s enviable reputation as a chronicler of the wild. “Through my journey of photographing Scarface, I have discovered other leopards, his mates and discovered his nemises– tigers. I also discovered the current protagonist of my work–Saya–while tracking Scarface. This is the world’s first black panther, the behaviour of which is being documented so intimately on camera, by tracking its movements. So far all the research on the animal has been done through camera traps.” Through many months of toil, Shaaz has managed to collect precious footage, including that of the animal mating, to piece together the incredible landscape of a black panther’s life.

A2.Describe : (02)

Describe how shaaz earn a reputation as a chronicler of the wild.

Photographs of Leopard, the victor, scarface, as shaaz named him made shaaz famous among India’s wildlife community, it had also earned him a reputation to be a chronicler of the wild.

A3. Interpret : (02)

He was the king of the jungle. Interpret the statement.

A4. Personal Response : (02)

Do you think camera traps play an important role in wildlife photography. Can we compare it to human photography? Share your views on it.

A5. Language study : (02)

1) The jungle had taken a toll on him.  (Rewrite beginning with,” A toll……..”)

A toll had been taken on him by the jungle.

2) His eyes were sagging.  (Use past perfect continuous tense and rewrite)

His eyes had been sagging.

3) I have discovered other leopards.  (Rewrite using Past perfect tense)

I had discovered other leopards.

A6. Vocabulary : (02)

a) Wild cat = felines

b) Pointed front teeths = canines

c) Attractive = enviable

d) Unavoidable defeat/punishment= nemises

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TUSHAR JAISINHA BAGWE

K J SOMAIYA COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND COMMERCE VIDYAVIHAR EAST MUMBAI 77

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