Dr. PM Dhakate
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Special Secretary, Hon’ble Chief Minister & Minority Welfare, Govt of Uttarakhand | MS-UKPCB | UIIDB |
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Keeping a safe distance on safari avoids provoking defensive behavior. The forced exhalation heard here is an "agonistic snort", a distinct Rhino vocalization used to test scents and warn intruders to back off. Giving animals the right of way keeps a safe distance, protects them from stress, and prevents dangerous encounters. VC: SM #Wildlife #Rhino #IndianRhino #Safari #AnimalBehavior #WildlifeConservation #Nature
Dr. PM Dhakate96,771 次观看 • 7 天前
Sloth bears cannot outrun tigers or climb to escape, so they rely on frontal, defensive aggression to survive encounters. By standing bipedal, vocalizing, and bluff-charging, the bear actively deters an attack causing the tiger to back off rather than risk injury from powerful claws. VC: Mukta Ameta #Wildlife #Tiger #SlothBear #AnimalBehavior #WildIndia
Dr. PM Dhakate191,441 次观看 • 28 天前
Tigers do kill leopards. It's intraguild predation, removing a rival, not hunting for food. A tiger can outweigh a leopard four to one, and that weight works against it on a trunk. Leopards climb with hooked claws, shoulder muscle and a long tail for balance. They drag kills up there. Adult tigers mostly stop at the base. VC: Ashish Meena #Leopard #Tiger #Predator #Wildlife
Dr. PM Dhakate119,221 次观看 • 20 天前
Notice where the tiger bites, right under the jaw. When hunting large cattle, tigers deliberately clamp the throat to crush the windpipe and cut off blood flow to the brain. It keeps the cat safely tucked beneath lethal horns until the animal passes out from lack of oxygen. VC: travel_for_wildlife #Tiger #Wildlife #BigCats #AnimalBehavior #PredatorPrey #Biology
Dr. PM Dhakate233,859 次观看 • 1 个月前
A large Blue Bull (Nilgai) drinks at a waterhole while a leopard lies crouched inches away. Why does the predator hold back? Survival in the wild relies on strict risk management. Weighing nearly three hundred kilograms, a male Nilgai poses a lethal threat to a smaller cat. Attacking makes no sense. Instead, the leopard uses crypsis, freezing completely to avoid a fight. The bull, aware of its size, drinks calmly. Only when the heavy ungulate shifts and breaches the leopard’s critical flight distance does the cat break cover and retreat. It is a example of wild pragmatic coexistence. VC: CP Saini ( @ cp_saini ) #Leopard #Nilgai #Wildlife #BigCats #AnimalBehavior #Nature
Dr. PM Dhakate489,648 次观看 • 3 个月前
Tigers are obligate opportunists, but hunting megaherbivores carries risk. While tigers occasionally target vulnerable rhino calves, adult females pose fatal retaliation risks. Rhinos have poor eyesight, so this mother uses scent to detect the stalk and charges straight into the open, her aggressive grunts and snorts driving the cat away while keeping her calf glued close. A tiger cannot risk a injury; once ambush is lost, the hunt is called off immediately. VC: Manish Raj #Tiger #Wildlife #wildlifephotography #PredatorPrey #BigCats
Dr. PM Dhakate181,140 次观看 • 1 个月前
The footage shows dominance as a tiger extracts a Mugger crocodile from the waterline. In this rare predator-versus-predator encounter, the tiger demonstrates its status as the ultimate hunter. By securing a precise grip on the back of the neck, the tiger targets the base of the skull, instantly neutralizing the crocodile's armored defenses and powerful jaws. Dragging such dense weight through the mud requires immense physical power. This hunt proves that even a formidable reptile is viewed as prey when a tiger exerts its capabilities. VC: anirudh_lakshmipathy #nature #wildlife #tiger #predator #tigerconservation #predatorvspredator
Dr. PM Dhakate393,935 次观看 • 10 个月前
Look at this Bengal tiger using cryptic posturing. By tucking its limbs and lowering its head, the cat eliminates its silhouette on the track. Its disruptive coloration dissolves into the leaf litter, mimicking a forest mound. When a smooth-coated otter approaches, an interspecies dynamic unfolds. Tigers often hold a tactical freeze to manage encounters or remain undetected. Meanwhile, smaller mammals use close-range inspection to evaluate landscape anomalies. This interaction is a prime example of predator behavior and survival strategies within shared ecosystems. VC: Manveer Singh (manveer_singh8786) #Tiger #Predator #Wildlife #WildlifeConservation
Dr. PM Dhakate141,109 次观看 • 4 个月前
What an incredible moment of quiet understanding between two worlds sharing the same stretch of earth. But don't let the mesmerizing calm fool you into a sense of safety, because in that beautiful stillness lies a universe of raw power. A tiger moves like lightning, and the gap between admiration and tragedy can be closed before you even draw a breath. This is the pact of the wild: admire its beauty, but never forget the razor-thin line you walk. Distance isn't just a suggestion; it's everything when coexisting. VC: maddie_jungle_diary #tiger #predator #nature #wildlife #wildlifeconservation #coexistence
Dr. PM Dhakate302,166 次观看 • 1 年前
Even for an apex predator like the Royal Bengal tiger, wild boars are formidable opponents. Consequently, tigers often try to hunt them in the early morning, as this is when the boars are typically drowsy. This timing provides the tiger with a much-needed advantage, yet despite this edge, the hunts frequently fail. VC: Durgesh_Sonwane_Pench #tiger #bigcat #predator #royalbengaltiger #wildlife #nature
Dr. PM Dhakate257,541 次观看 • 1 年前
A tiger sees you several times before you see it once. This footage captures a high Flight Initiation Distance (FID) response. The engine’s vibration and noise, triggered this tiger’s nervous system, resulting in a defensive mock charge. Recent field data confirms that traditional Gypsys force predators into "fight or flight" states prematurely. High FID leads to cumulative stress and unnecessary caloric expenditure. Transitioning to silent Electric Vehicles reduces this acoustic friction and vehicular pollution allowing for natural behaviors and shorter, stress-free approach distances. VC: Sonurawat #Tiger #Predator #FlightInitiationDistance #TigerBehavior #WildlifeConservation #FlightInitiationDistance
Dr. PM Dhakate199,155 次观看 • 9 个月前
An amazing video, our national animal and bird, together in one frame! A perfect symbol of India's vibrant spirit. Wishing everyone a Happy Independence Day. आप सभी को स्वतंत्रता दिवस की हार्दिक बधाई एवं शुभकामनाएं, जय हिंद। 🇮🇳 VC: Rakesh Bhatt #IndependenceDay #JaiHind #स्वतंत्रता_दिवस #India #tiger #peacock
Dr. PM Dhakate215,261 次观看 • 1 年前
Tigers are short-distance pursuit predators; Once hunt is secured, instinct dictates drag behavior: immediately moving prey into heavy understory minimizes detection by competitive scavengers and secures vital caloric return. Notice the heightened alertness, in fragmented grassland ecosystems, uninterrupted feeding is rare. VC: S Femina #Tiger #Wildlife #Nature #WildAnimals #BigCats #AnimalBehavior
Dr. PM Dhakate18,894 次观看 • 1 个月前
A rare and interesting video, when threatened, sable antelope lock into a protective phalanx, shielding calves behind huge horns, which are lethal enough to gore large carnivores. African wild dogs counter this armor with high-frequency twittering and synchronized flanking, probing strictly for panic to break the perimeter. In savanna ecology, this audible commotion acts as a beacon, sometimes inviting lions to effortlessly exploit the fractured line. VC: jayroode #Wildlife #Nature #Safari #AfricanWildDogs #Lions #Africa
Dr. PM Dhakate23,885 次观看 • 1 个月前
This "safari jam" shows a critical point in wildlife tourism. When vehicles crowd a tiger’s path, the animal’s natural movement is disrupted, forcing it into a "fight or flight" state. The tiger’s vocalization is a clear territorial stress signal. Crowding creates a physical barrier, increasing cortisol levels (stress hormone) and potentially leading to defensive aggression. Responsible tourism requires maintaining distance and absolute silence. Respecting the tiger's corridor ensures both visitor safety and the animal's ecological well-being. VC: ratanbhayal #TigerConservation #ResponsibleTourism #WildlifeEtiquette #Tiger #wildlife #SafariEthics
Dr. PM Dhakate90,148 次观看 • 8 个月前
Nursing a litter of five cubs places a substantial physiological demand on a tigress. To sustain lactation for six months, she must increase her caloric intake by nearly 50%, often hunting daily to provide. During this period, her own physical condition may decline as nutrients are prioritized for the cubs’ growth. This biological investment shows whether in the jungle or a home, motherhood requires intense sacrifice. It is a selfless redirection of energy that ensures the survival of the next generation across all species. VC: PlanetTiger #Tiger #WildIndia #Wildlife #BigCatConservation #MotherNature #WildlifePhotography
Dr. PM Dhakate90,307 次观看 • 8 个月前
A good documentation. This video shows practical skill development. The sub-adult cubs' interaction with the Gaur kill is "object-play," a behavioral mechanism for developing complex motor skills. It's a hands-on training, allowing them to study the prey's structure and practice survival techniques. Each interaction builds muscle memory and refines the instincts needed to become independent hunters. This is experiential learning, building raw competence through direct, practical application. VC: wanderinginthewilderness_ #Tiger #Predator #TigerCubs #Wildlife #AnimalBehaviour #Gaur #WildIndia #wildlifeconservation #wildlifeeducation
Dr. PM Dhakate111,961 次观看 • 11 个月前
A tigress drags a heavy carcass across and directs her sub-adult cubs toward dense cover. It's an instinctive move that minimizes kleptoparasitism, the theft of food by competing carnivores. When the cubs engage with the prey, they are doing more than playing. This shared movement builds vital jaw strength, sharpens coordination, and teaches spatial positioning. Every shared meal is a survival lesson, laying the foundation that these young hunters need to map their territory and hunt independently. VC: Satish Bhondekar #Tigers #Wildlife #BigCats #AnimalBehavior #Nature
Dr. PM Dhakate26,130 次观看 • 2 个月前
This amazing video captured by Bertie Gregory features a rare top angle drone shot of a cheetah in full sprint. From this perspective, you can see how its spine works like a massive spring, stretching and contracting to cover over seven meters in a single stride. Unlike other cats, cheetahs have "semi-retractable" claws that act like track spikes, providing permanent grip on the ground. Their long, heavy tail serves as a biological rudder, swinging sharply to balance the body during high-speed turns. It’s perfect natural engineering designed for one thing-pure, explosive speed. VC: Bertie Gregory #Cheetah #nature #wildlife #WildlifePhotography #NatureIsAmazing #DroneShot #Speed
Dr. PM Dhakate74,041 次观看 • 8 个月前