LIFE WITH WILDLIFE Paperback

"A Life with Wildlife: From Princely India to the Present" by Dr. M.K. Ranjitsinh is a definitive and personal account of India's wildlife conservation journey, written by a figure who has been central to its history. The memoir traces the evolution of wildlife protection from the era of princely states and British rule to modern India, detailing Ranjitsinh's instrumental role as the prime architect of the Wildlife (Protection) Act of 1972 and various government schemes for national parks and sanctuaries. Through his direct experiences, including his efforts to save endangered species like the Asiatic lion, Kashmir stag, and Manipur brow-antlered deer, and a candid recollection of the Bhopal gas tragedy, the book provides a unique insider's perspective on the challenges and triumphs of conservation in a democratic India, offering invaluable insights into how policy and passion shaped the nation's natural heritage.