Striped Hyena going back to its favorite cave as the night sets in. Bera, Rajasthan.

The Tibetan Wild Ass looks for its herd while the evening mist mixes with the sun’s last rays for the day. Tso Kar, Ladakh.

The early morning welcome by Spotted deer in Dhikala, Corbett Tiger Reserve, Uttrakhand.

Argali mountain sheep run up the mountain at heights above 16,000 feet in Tso Kar, Ladakh.

Morning dip and a roll in fine sand as part of daily ritual for the Smooth Coated Otters in Corbett Tiger Reserve, Uttrakhand.

Lion Tailed Macaque get ready to invade a tiny village as their habitat is not as tasty or easy as going to the village for a quick meal. Valparai, Tamil Nadu.

The One Horned Rhino periscope-ing towards me and getting the feel of the situation. Kaziranga Tiger Reserve, Assam.

The Indian Wild Ass get together for the evening as the sun hits the end of the horizon for the day. Little Rann of Kutch, Gujarat.

Two males come head to head for choosing a mate. Tal Chapar, Rajasthan.

Dholes are ferocious killers and once they corner this Sambhar deer, it is a matter of time when it will be down and eaten while still being alive and actually die from shock. Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, Maharashtra.

A long time desire got fulfilled when this gracious little creature posed for us. Red Panda is an amazing animal to watch and photograph.