Ratna Singh the daring girl who chose to become a naturalist in spite of having a degree in International Law. Perhaps the surroundings of Bandhagarh National Park where she was brought up brought her back to nature. She truly loves nature and in the course of conversation she stresses that the comfort of the cities with internet, wifi Skype is not available but the fresh aroma and air of the jungles and its animals is no comparison to these materialistic things.
Tara Singh started her career as Safari Guide in 2006 when she was the first lady in the profession. In a question as to how difficult it was as a female to join this profession she says her immediate family members had no objection but the far off relatives were a bit apprehensive. But later on as she progressed everything settled down. She here also makes it a point that the gender issue in the cities is more prevalent than in the villages and tribal people. The tribals have gender equality. At first the tribals were a bit apprehensive too but as time went by and the activities like tracking animals that she showed in her performance they were impressed. In fact because of her performance she was more respected than her male counter parts.
When RealNews of India asked how difficult it is to work in the jungles. Prompt came the reply you have to understand the nature and the jungle. She further added the caution is required. We have to check the ground for snakes, feel the smell of animals and guess the distance. She even shared a scary incident to Real News. After attending a party she was returning back to her quarters she felt a big shadow of a leopard appear in front of her. She remained still. With animals if you move or start running they will come after you. So she remained still for ten minutes and was a bit relieved. Just to ensure more of her safety she added ten more minutes then she heard footsteps first, at slow space then becoming faster and more distant. She now knew that the leopard and left and now she was safe.
As a naturalist she encourages city people to visit such wildlife sanctuaries to be away from the wild traffic, the congestion and time bound life. She says you have to feel the fresh air and the surrounding and you will love it Ratna further says.
She along these years has also imparted training to a number of females. Ratna says women become better naturalist as they are more hardworking and patient.
Comparing wildlife to Africa and Australia Ratna defines that they are much better in terms of variety and the laws relating to wildlife is stricter in India. However there are two rare species that others do not have, that is the tiger and bear. The tiger and deer are found in Central and North India.
In a question as to how these wildlife sanctuaries effect the fast moving development of a country Ratna says it is a difficult equation for the government, but if we cannot breathe then what sense does modernization make, Ratna says, making the whole world wake up and realize.
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