This porch was on a route regularly taken by leopards, so Nayan asked the family who lived there if he could shoot some photographs. Having secured permission, he set up his camera trap, taking advantage of the artificial light percolating through the latticed wall. His picture conveys the versatility of a remarkable predator, as well as hope for our future coexistence.
The Warli people, based near Mumbai, have learnt to live alongside leopards. The cats come in at night from the nearby national park. Food thrown away on the streets attracts dogs, which are easier pickings for the leopards than the deer in the woods. Attacks on humans do happen, but are rare.
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Nayan is a self-taught nature photographer who has been documenting Indian wildlife for over 15 years. Being a biology teacher adds to his understanding of flora, fauna and animal behaviour on field assignments. After a long career in bird photography, he got to document big cats in urban areas. He aims to sensitise people to animal behaviour and raise awareness of India's rich wildlife heritage.
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