Podcasts about Sundarbans

A group trying to save Kolkatas historic trams makes a case that the old streetcars actually benefit the mangroves of the Sundarbans.

How farmers and scientists in eastern India are using ancient rice seeds to fight flooding, increasing soil salinity and drought. The BBC's William Kremer tells Graihagh Jackson about his visit to the Sundarbans in West Bengal, where cyclones and rising sea levels have devastated crops, and meets the rice growers drawing on the skills of their forefathers, to feed their families. Graihagh also gets a global overview from Dr Rafal Gutaker, rice expert at Kew Gardens, London.And if you'd like to hear more about rice, the BBC World Service's Food Chain programme has just made a show about the climate impacts of the crop. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct5xp0Reporter in India: William Kremer Production Team: Diane Richardson, Graihagh Jackson, Octavia Woodward Sound Mix: Neil Churchill and Tom Brignell Editor: Simon WattsIf you have a question for the team, email: TheClimateQuestion@BBC.com or WhatsApp: +44 8000 321 721

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Mystical Soundscapes: An Expedition in the Sundarbans Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-01-02-23-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: घना कोहरा, ऊँचे-ऊँचे मैन्ग्रोव के पेड़ और बर्फ़ीली ठंड।En: Dense fog, tall mangrove trees, and a chilling cold.Hi: ये थी सुंदरबन की सर्दियों की सुबह।En: This was the winter morning in the Sundarbans.Hi: एडवेंचर से भरे आदित्य, अपनी कैमरा बैग के साथ जंगल की ओर बढ़ रहे थे।En: Adventurous Aditya was heading towards the jungle with his camera bag.Hi: उनके साथ थीं मीरा और किरण, जो थोड़ी चिंतित दिख रही थीं।En: Accompanying him were Meera and Kiran, who appeared a bit anxious.Hi: "आदित्य, ये आवाज़ कहाँ से आ रही है?En: "Aditya, where is this sound coming from?"Hi: " मीरा ने धीरे से पूछा।En: Meera asked softly.Hi: "यही तो जानने आए हैं," आदित्य ने रोमांच से भरी आँखों में चमक लाते हुए कहा।En: "This is exactly what we've come to find out," replied Aditya, his eyes sparkling with excitement.Hi: उनकी आवाज़ में जिज्ञासा साफ झलक रही थी।En: Curiosity was clearly reflected in his voice.Hi: सुंदरबन का जंगल अपने आप में एक रहस्य था।En: The Sundarbans jungle was a mystery in itself.Hi: पेड़ों के झुरमुट के बीच से एक रहस्यमय आवाज़ आ रही थी।En: A mysterious sound was emanating from within the thickets of trees.Hi: ऐसा लगता था जैसे कोई अदृश्य शक्ति पूरे वन में गूँज रही हो।En: It seemed as if some invisible force was echoing throughout the forest.Hi: आदित्य को लगा कि अगर वह इस आवाज़ का स्रोत ढूंढ लेते हैं, तो उनके करियर के लिए यह एक बड़ा मोड़ साबित हो सकता है।En: Aditya felt that if he could find the source of this sound, it could prove to be a major turning point in his career.Hi: किरण ने साहस बटोरते हुए कहा, "मुझे थोड़ा डर लग रहा है।En: Gathering courage, Kiran said, "I'm a little scared.Hi: यहाँ के जंगल बहुत खतरनाक हो सकते हैं।En: The jungles here can be very dangerous."Hi: "आदित्य ने जवाब दिया, "हम सब मिलकर इसका सामना करेंगे।En: Aditya responded, "We'll face it together.Hi: यहाँ की सुंदरता और रोमांच हमें इस खतरे से आगे निकलने देगा।En: The beauty and adventure here will help us overcome this danger."Hi: "तीनों आगे बढ़ते गए।En: The three continued.Hi: वन की झाड़ियों को पार करते हुए और अंधेरे में से रास्ता खोजते हुए, वे उस आवाज की ओर बढ़ रहे थे।En: Navigating through the forest bushes and finding their way in the dark, they moved towards the sound.Hi: पेड़ों के बीच से आती हुई छाया, हर कदम पर उन्हें सतर्क कर रही थी।En: The shadows cast by the trees kept them alert with every step.Hi: अचानक, एक बाघ उनकी राह में खड़ा था।En: Suddenly, a tiger stood in their path.Hi: उसकी भूरी-पीली धारियाँ अद्भुत और खतरनाक थीं।En: Its brown-yellow stripes were magnificent and dangerous.Hi: सबको एक पल के लिए धक्का लगा।En: For a moment, everyone was stunned.Hi: बाघ का सामना करना आसान नहीं था।En: Facing a tiger was not easy.Hi: लेकिन आदित्य के मन में एक विचार आया।En: But Aditya had an idea.Hi: "शांत रहो, पीछे हटो," उन्होंने फुसफुसाया।En: "Stay calm, move back," he whispered.Hi: मीरा और किरण ने जल्दी से उसकी बात मानी।En: Meera and Kiran quickly obeyed.Hi: मुड़कर तेजी से पीछे की ओर भागते हुए, उनकी सांसें फूल गईं।En: Turning around and sprinting back, their breaths were heavy.Hi: लेकिन उस भयावह क्षण ने उन्हें एक ऐसे अनुभव का साक्षात्कार कराया, जो वे कभी नहीं भूल पाएंगे।En: But that terrifying moment had provided them with an experience they would never forget.Hi: बेस कैम्प में वापस आकर, आदित्य ने राहत की सांस ली।En: Back at the base camp, Aditya heaved a sigh of relief.Hi: उसने कैमरा खोलकर तस्वीरे देखी।En: He opened his camera to look at the pictures.Hi: "देखो मीरा, किरण, ये तस्वीरें!En: "Look Meera, Kiran, these photos!Hi: हमने भले रहस्य को ना खोला हो, लेकिन इन चित्रों में बाघ की सुंदरता कैद हो गई है।En: Even if we didn't uncover the mystery, the beauty of the tiger has been captured in these images."Hi: "मीरा और किरण ने तस्वीरों की प्रशंसा की।En: Meera and Kiran admired the pictures.Hi: "यहां आकर हमने सिखा है कि कभी-कभी यात्रा का अनुभव भी अपनी जगह पर खास होता है।En: "Coming here, we've learned that sometimes the journey's experiences are special in their own way."Hi: "आदित्य मुस्कुराया।En: Aditya smiled.Hi: यह उनका ही नहीं, सबका अनुभव था।En: It was not just his, but everyone's experience.Hi: उन्होंने महसूस किया कि प्रकृति में अपनी गति से हर चीज़ होती है और यही उस यात्रा की सबसे अनमोल सीख थी।En: They realized that everything in nature happens at its own pace, and this was the most valuable lesson of their journey. Vocabulary Words:dense: घनाmangrove: मैन्ग्रोवchilling: बर्फ़ीलीadventurous: एडवेंचर से भरेanxious: चिंतितsparkling: चमकcuriosity: जिज्ञासाmysterious: रहस्यमयemanating: आ रही थीthickets: झुरमुटinvisible: अदृश्यechoing: गूँज रही होcourage: साहसovercome: आगे निकलनेnavigating: पार करते हुएshadows: छायाstunned: धक्काterrifying: भयावहbreathe: सांसेंexperience: अनुभवsigh: सांसrelief: राहतmystery: रहस्यcaptured: कैदadmired: प्रशंसाmagnificent: अद्भुतdangerous: खतरनाकpath: राहvaluable: अनमोलlesson: सीख

Deep Halder is an Indian journalist, author, and editor with a career spanning more than two decades in the media industry. He has worked with leading Indian publications such as India Today and India Today Group Online, covering various topics including politics, society, and culture. Halder is known for his writing on socio-political issues, particularly focusing on marginalized communities in India.One of his notable works is the book Blood Island: An Oral History of the Marichjhapi Massacre, which explores the mass killing of Bengali refugees in the Sundarbans in 1979. Through his investigative work and storytelling, Halder sheds light on forgotten or overlooked events in India's history, bringing attention to stories of suffering, resistance, and resilience. His work often highlights issues of displacement, migration, and injustice.Follow Deep Halder on X: @deepscribble

Alun's quest to see wild tigers continues as we head to Sundarbans mangrove forest in the Bay of Bengal. Rickshaws, taxis, trains and many boats took us to the largest mangrove forest on planet earth. Wildlife enthusiasts travel from all over the world to spot tigers here. Did we get lucky? Tune in to find out! The Sundarbans, located in the south-west of Bangladesh and eastern India, is the largest contiguous mangrove forest in the world; 60% of the property lies in Bangladesh and 40% in India. The site supports exceptional biodiversity in its terrestrial, aquatic and marine habitats, and is considered a core breeding area for a number of endangered species: the Royal Bengal Tiger, Ganges and Irawadi dolphins, estuarine crocodiles, and the critically endangered endemic river terrapin. Have you seen an endangered species in the wild? Send a message to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tripologypodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/tripologypodcast⁠ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠youtube.com/@tripologypodcast⁠⁠ Join our PATREON: patreon.com/tripologypodcast Feel free to recommend the podcast to family & friends (all of them). Please rate the show and help us grow! It makes a HUGE difference. Thank you for your continued support. It means the world.

Feast your ears on listener Ashik Eqbal Tokon's “Transformative Journey” essay. All it takes is a little click on the “Play” button above! Hello everyone!This week on The Sound Kitchen, you'll hear an essay by listener Ashik Eqbal Tokon from Rajshahi, Bangladesh.  I hope you'll be inspired to write an essay for us, too!If your essay goes on the air, you'll find a package in the mail from The Sound Kitchen. Write in about your “ordinary” heroes – the people in your community who are doing extraordinarily good work, quietly working to make the world a better place, in whatever way they can. As listener Pramod Maheshwari said: “Just as small drops of water can fill a pitcher, small drops of kindness can change the world.”I am still looking for your “This I Believe” essays, too. Tell us about the principles that guide your life … what you have found to be true from yourvery own personalexperience. Or write about a book that changed your perspective on life, a person who you admire, festivals in your community, your most memorable moment, and/or your proudest achievement. If your essay is chosen to go on the air – read by you–you'll win a special prize!Send your essays to thesoundkitchen@rfi.frOr by postal mail, to:Susan OwensbyRFI – The Sound Kitchen80, rue Camille Desmoulins92130 Issy-les-MoulineauxFranceI look forward to hearing from you soon!Here's Ashik Eqbal Tokon's essay:The Transformative Journey, Inspired by Pather Panchali As a child growing up in the bustling megacity of the 1980s, I was accustomed to the constant hum of trains, the clanging of trams, the honking of buses, and the rhythmic peddling of rickshaws. My world was a mosaic of concrete, electricity, radio broadcasts, and black-and-white television screens. It was a life saturated with modern conveniences and rapid movement, where nature seemed distant, relegated to small parks and occasional glimpses of the sky between towering buildings. However, this perception shifted dramatically when I encountered a short story extracted from the novel Pather Panchali by Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay. The tale of Apu and Durga's discovery of the train in their remote Bengali village captured my imagination with its vivid descriptions and emotional depth. The scene where they run through lush fields, their eyes widening in awe at the sight of the train, resonated deeply within me. This moment became etched in my mind, igniting a spark of curiosity and longing for a world beyond the urban sprawl.My First Journey to the Village Shortly after reading the story, I had the opportunity to visit my ancestral village, a place starkly different from my city life. The journey began with a train ride that mirrored Apu's wonder and excitement. As the train chugged through the countryside, I gazed out of the window, mesmerized by the passing landscapes. Rivers snaked through the green fields, and orchards of mangoes, lychees, and jackfruits painted the scenery with vibrant colors. It was as if I had stepped into Apu's world, experiencing the same unmeasurable happiness he felt. The bus journey that followed took me deeper into the heart of nature. The scent of fresh earth and blooming flowers filled the air. The sight of villagers working in the fields, children playing under the shade of trees, and the serene flow of rivers created a permanent visual in my mind. This experience was a revelation, a tactile encounter with the natural world that Apu had introduced me to.Discovering Pather Panchali in My Teenage Years As a teenager, I read the full novel Pather Panchali and felt an even stronger connection to Apu's journey. The book opened my eyes to the beauty of nature, the simplicity of rural life, and the profound emotions tied to family and survival. It made me realize that true happiness and fulfillment could be found in the simplest of experiences and the purest of surroundings. This realization shaped my life's journey and passions. I developed a deep love for travel, seeking out places where I could immerse myself in nature's embrace. The novel's influence led me to explore diverse landscapes, from the golden deserts of Rajasthan, India, to the lush hills of Bhutan. I found joy in the contrasting environments—the tranquil charm of Thailand's beaches, the cultural richness of Bali, the waves of the Bay of Bengal, and the expansive horizons of the Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea, Gulf of Thailand, and Java Sea.Embracing My Home Country, Bangladesh One of the most profound impacts of Pather Panchali was how it deepened my appreciation for my own beautiful country, Bangladesh. After my teenage years, I have had the privilege to explore all 64 districts of Bangladesh, each with its unique natural beauty and cultural heritage. From the verdant hills of Sylhet to the serene beaches of Cox's Bazar, the majestic Sundarbans mangrove forest to the vibrant cultural tapestry of Dhaka, every corner of Bangladesh offered a new discovery and a deeper connection to my roots. The green landscapes, the winding rivers, and the warmth of the people in Bangladesh constantly reminded me of Apu's world. This profound connection to my homeland enriched my life and reinforced my love for travel and exploration. Bangladesh, with its rich history and diverse natural beauty, continues to be a source of inspiration and joy.Embracing Nature and the Love of Travel Pather Panchali taught me to appreciate the feather-light touch of nature, to find beauty and peace in its presence, even in the most unexpected places. Whether it was the arid sands of Rajasthan, where the desert winds whispered ancient tales, or the verdant hills of Jalpaiguri, where the air was thick with the scent of tea leaves, nature became my sanctuary. The novel instilled in me a sense of wonder and a desire to explore, to experience the world through the lens of its natural splendor. In Thailand and Bali, I found a different kind of charm, where the azure waters and golden sunsets painted the skies with hues of tranquility and adventure. Swimming in the waves of the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean, I felt a connection to the vastness of the world, a reminder of Apu's endless curiosity and love for discovery. The icy expanse of Mongolia, though harsh, revealed the serene and stark beauty of a world wrapped in snow and silence, expanding my understanding of nature's extremes.Final WordThe transformative power of Pather Panchali by Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay lies in its ability to transport readers into a world where nature and simplicity hold profound meaning. For me, the novel was not just a story but a catalyst for a lifelong passion for travel and an enduring love for the natural world. It taught me to seek out the beauty in every corner of the earth, to cherish the moments of awe and wonder, and to find joy in the journey itself. This timeless tale of Apu's adventures has forever changed my perspective, making every travel experience a homage to the spirit of discovery and the beauty of nature, from the warm beaches of Bali to the freezing steppes of Mongolia, and the verdant beauty of Bangladesh, my beloved homeland.The music chosen by Ashik is “Janmo Amar Dhonno Holo Mago” by Azad Rahman, sung by Sabina Yeasmin.Be sure and tune in next week for an essay written by Bidhan Chandar Sanyal.  Talk to you then!

Feast your ears on listener Ashik Eqbal Tokon's “Transformative Journey” essay. All it takes is a little click on the “Play” button above! Hello everyone!This week on The Sound Kitchen, you'll hear an essay by listener Ashik Eqbal Tokon from Rajshahi, Bangladesh. I hope you'll be inspired to write an essay for us, too!If your essay goes on the air, you'll find a package in the mail from The Sound Kitchen. Write in about your “ordinary” heroes – the people in your community who are doing extraordinarily good work, quietly working to make the world a better place, in whatever way they can. As listener Pramod Maheshwari said: “Just as small drops of water can fill a pitcher, small drops of kindness can change the world.”I am still looking for your “This I Believe” essays, too. Tell us about the principles that guide your life … what you have found to be true from your very own personal experience. Or write about a book that changed your perspective on life, a person who you admire, festivals in your community, your most memorable moment, and/or your proudest achievement. If your essay is chosen to go on the air – read by you – you'll win a special prize!Send your essays to thesoundkitchen@rfi.frOr by postal mail, to:Susan OwensbyRFI – The Sound Kitchen80, rue Camille Desmoulins92130 Issy-les-MoulineauxFranceI look forward to hearing from you soon!Here's Ashik Eqbal Tokon's essay:The Transformative Journey, Inspired by Pather Panchali As a child growing up in the bustling megacity of the 1980s, I was accustomed to the constant hum of trains, the clanging of trams, the honking of buses, and the rhythmic peddling of rickshaws. My world was a mosaic of concrete, electricity, radio broadcasts, and black-and-white television screens. It was a life saturated with modern conveniences and rapid movement, where nature seemed distant, relegated to small parks and occasional glimpses of the sky between towering buildings. However, this perception shifted dramatically when I encountered a short story extracted from the novel Pather Panchali by Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay. The tale of Apu and Durga's discovery of the train in their remote Bengali village captured my imagination with its vivid descriptions and emotional depth. The scene where they run through lush fields, their eyes widening in awe at the sight of the train, resonated deeply within me. This moment became etched in my mind, igniting a spark of curiosity and longing for a world beyond the urban sprawl.My First Journey to the Village Shortly after reading the story, I had the opportunity to visit my ancestral village, a place starkly different from my city life. The journey began with a train ride that mirrored Apu's wonder and excitement. As the train chugged through the countryside, I gazed out of the window, mesmerised by the passing landscapes. Rivers snaked through the green fields, and orchards of mangoes, lychees, and jackfruits painted the scenery with vibrant colours. It was as if I had stepped into Apu's world, experiencing the same unmeasurable happiness he felt. The bus journey that followed took me deeper into the heart of nature. The scent of fresh earth and blooming flowers filled the air. The sight of villagers working in the fields, children playing under the shade of trees, and the serene flow of rivers created a permanent visual in my mind. This experience was a revelation, a tactile encounter with the natural world that Apu had introduced me to.Discovering Pather Panchali in My Teenage Years As a teenager, I read the full novel Pather Panchali and felt an even stronger connection to Apu's journey. The book opened my eyes to the beauty of nature, the simplicity of rural life, and the profound emotions tied to family and survival. It made me realise that true happiness and fulfilment could be found in the simplest of experiences and the purest of surroundings. This realisation shaped my life's journey and passions. I developed a deep love for travel, seeking out places where I could immerse myself in nature's embrace. The novel's influence led me to explore diverse landscapes, from the golden deserts of Rajasthan, India, to the lush hills of Bhutan. I found joy in the contrasting environments—the tranquil charm of Thailand's beaches, the cultural richness of Bali, the waves of the Bay of Bengal, and the expansive horizons of the Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea, Gulf of Thailand, and Java Sea.Embracing My Home Country, Bangladesh One of the most profound impacts of Pather Panchali was how it deepened my appreciation for my own beautiful country, Bangladesh. After my teenage years, I have had the privilege to explore all 64 districts of Bangladesh, each with its unique natural beauty and cultural heritage. From the verdant hills of Sylhet to the serene beaches of Cox's Bazar, the majestic Sundarbans mangrove forest to the vibrant cultural tapestry of Dhaka, every corner of Bangladesh offered a new discovery and a deeper connection to my roots. The green landscapes, the winding rivers, and the warmth of the people in Bangladesh constantly reminded me of Apu's world. This profound connection to my homeland enriched my life and reinforced my love for travel and exploration. Bangladesh, with its rich history and diverse natural beauty, continues to be a source of inspiration and joy.Embracing Nature and the Love of Travel Pather Panchali taught me to appreciate the feather-light touch of nature, to find beauty and peace in its presence, even in the most unexpected places. Whether it was the arid sands of Rajasthan, where the desert winds whispered ancient tales, or the verdant hills of Jalpaiguri, where the air was thick with the scent of tea leaves, nature became my sanctuary. The novel instilled in me a sense of wonder and a desire to explore, to experience the world through the lens of its natural splendour. In Thailand and Bali, I found a different kind of charm, where the azure waters and golden sunsets painted the skies with hues of tranquility and adventure. Swimming in the waves of the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean, I felt a connection to the vastness of the world, a reminder of Apu's endless curiosity and love for discovery. The icy expanse of Mongolia, though harsh, revealed the serene and stark beauty of a world wrapped in snow and silence, expanding my understanding of nature's extremes.Final WordThe transformative power of Pather Panchali by Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay lies in its ability to transport readers into a world where nature and simplicity hold profound meaning. For me, the novel was not just a story but a catalyst for a lifelong passion for travel and an enduring love for the natural world. It taught me to seek out the beauty in every corner of the earth, to cherish the moments of awe and wonder, and to find joy in the journey itself. This timeless tale of Apu's adventures has forever changed my perspective, making every travel experience a homage to the spirit of discovery and the beauty of nature, from the warm beaches of Bali to the freezing steppes of Mongolia, and the verdant beauty of Bangladesh, my beloved homeland.The music chosen by Ashik is “Janmo Amar Dhonno Holo Mago” by Azad Rahman, sung by Sabina Yeasmin.Be sure and tune in next week for an essay written by Bidhan Chandar Sanyal. Talk to you then!

Send us a Text Message.Happy World Ocean day and we hope you are celebrating Ocean Week Canada!In this episode of the 'Water We Doing' podcast by the Aquatic Biosphere Project, host David Evans explores the incredible biodiversity of coastlines around the world and how humans can coexist with endangered species. Starting from Canada's extensive coastlines, David discusses how these areas are biodiversity hotspots, essential for both nature and human activities. The episode takes listeners on a global tour, covering sea otters in Vancouver Island, little blue penguins in New Zealand, coastline dynamics in the Sundarbans of India and Bangladesh, and the impact of tourism on sea turtles in Greece. Lastly, David returns to Canada's east coast to discuss the resurgence of great white sharks. Throughout the episode, experts like Linda Nichol, Elvisa Van der leden, Dinyar Minocher, Dr. Liam Dixon, and Dr. Chris Harvey Clark provide insights into how humans and these marine species navigate the challenges of sharing coastal spaces. Sponsored by the Canadian Ocean Literacy Coalition and Grant MacEwan University's Environmental Studies Institute, this episode is a deep dive into ocean conservation and the importance of sustainable interaction with marine life.Did you know  the podcast is now available on youtube? Click here to check out the video version of the show!To learn more about:Sea Otters:NCC Northern Sea OttersLittle Blue Penguins:Finding Little BlueLittle Blue Penguins /KororaBengal Tigers and the Sundarbans:UNESCO World Heritage Sundarban FoundationSea Turtles in GreeceArchelon, The Sea Turtle Protection Society of GreeceGreat White Sharks in Canada:St. Lawrence Shark ObservatoryMacEwan UniversityThanks to the Environmental Studies Institute of MacEwan U for supporting creating the Podcast!Canadian Ocean Literacy CoalitionEmpowering Canadians to better understand, value, and care for the ocean! Thank you for your supportThe Aquatic Bisophere ProjectThe ABP is establishing a conservation Aquarium in the Prairies to help tell the Story of Water.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Audiotraveller Henry Barchet reist im zweiten Teil der Flussreise mit dem Flusskreuzfahrtschiff Thurgau Ganga Vilas durch das riesige Mangrovenschutzgebiet Sundarbans, der Heimat des bengalischen Tigers. Er überquert dort auf dem Wasserweg die Grenze zwischen Bangladesch und Indien und fährt auf dem heiligen Fluss Ganges bis nach Kalkutta. Hören Sie jetzt mehr über Tiger, Menschen und Mythen im zweiten Teil der Flussreise durch Bangladesch und Indien. Mehr Informationen zu dieser Reise auch auf Flussreise auf Brahmaputra durch unendliche Weiten der Sundarbans (thurgautravel.ch)  

El pasado 26 de marzo celebró su día nacional el pequeño país asiático de Bangladesh, los que tienen por bandera la de Japón pero con los colores de la Caja San Fernando, verde y rojo…rojo el puntazo. Por sus tierra discurre el famoso delta del Ganges, el estercolero de la India, que se forma por las uniones de los rios Ganges, Brahmaputra y Meghna, que parecen tres caballeros del Zodiaco. Precisamente por esos rios que tiene en su territorio, en 1998 se inundaron literalmente 2 ⁄ 3 del país. Es el país con mayor densidad fluvial del mundo. Bangladesh que tiene algo menos que la superficie de España tiene 160 millones de habitantes, siendo el octavo país más poblado del mundo. En su territorio está el Sundarbans, que es un bosque de manglares, y que es el hogar del tigre de Bengala. Son los que inventaron los microcréditos, el ico de ellos. Su inventor, Muhammad Yunus ganó el nobel de la paz en 2006. El vehículo más numerosos en Bangladesh es el rickshaw, el tipico carricoche que lo tira una persona que va corriendo. Como en realidad son indios wannabe, tienen su propia industria del cine llamada Dhallywood . Una de sus principales industrias es la textil…sobre todo si los que cosen son niños con las manitas pequeñas. Es conocido por una gran gastronomía que como no podía ser de otra manera, es arroz con cosas. Etimológicamente significa tierra de Bengala. Ha estado colonizado por portugueses y británicos. Lo peor de europa vamos…de los portugueses aprendieron a alicatar las fachadas y no arreglarla y de los británicos los dientes doblados. Una leyenda bengalí es la Paharia Raja (rey de las colinas): Según la leyenda, hace mucho tiempo, un rey gobernaba sobre las colinas y protegía a su gente de cualquier amenaza externa. El rey era conocido por su valentía y sabiduría, y su reinado trajo prosperidad a la región. Sin embargo, un día, un grupo de invasores extranjeros llegó a las colinas y trató de conquistarlas. Los habitantes de las colinas se preocuparon por su seguridad y buscaron la ayuda del rey Paharia. El rey Paharia se enfrentó valientemente a los invasores, pero fue superado en número y capturado. Fue encarcelado en una cueva profunda en las colinas, donde permaneció durante años. La gente de las colinas, desesperada por la pérdida de su amado rey, rezaba y esperaba su regreso. Pasaron los años y, finalmente, un día, el rey Paharia logró escapar de su prisión. Emergió de la cueva, lleno de una nueva energía y determinación para proteger a su pueblo. Reunió a los habitantes de las colinas y lideró una rebelión contra los invasores. La batalla fue feroz, pero el rey Paharia y su gente lucharon con valentía. Finalmente, lograron expulsar a los invasores y recuperar su libertad. El rey Paharia volvió a gobernar sobre las colinas, y su reinado se convirtió en una época dorada de paz y prosperidad. Hasta el día de hoy, la leyenda de Paharia Raja se cuenta en las colinas de Chittagong como un símbolo de valentía, resistencia y la lucha por la libertad. Es una historia que ha pasado de generación en generación, recordando a la gente de Bangladesh la importancia de la unidad y la determinación en tiempos difíciles. Podemos empezar hablando de lo más obvio que son los músicos invidentes. De toda la vida es costumbre que alguien que pierde la visión toque algún instrumento ya que la mayoría se pueden tocar sin ver. No se pueden leer partituras pero sí existen partituras en braile. Teniendo en cuenta la cantidad de músicos que hay que ven perfectamente y no saben leer una partitura, no parece que sea un problema irresoluble. La lista es de muchos y muy conocidos pero vamos a hablar del más grande de todos, punto. Su himno es el tipico himno de la zona, que lo mismo es un himno que te lo ponen de fondo en un restaurante.

El mayor delta fluvial del mundo, la descomunal telaraña de ríos que conforma la desembocadura del Ganges, es la base sobre la que se asienta Bangladés. A merced de las crecidas monzónicas, los ciclones y la subida del nivel del océano, la sociedad bangladesí está acostumbrada a convivir con el agua. Incluso en la superpoblada capital, donde el río Buriganga sigue siendo una vía de comunicación fundamental. El presidente de la asociación Valiente Bangla, Elahi Mohammad Fazle, nos acompaña en esta rápida visita sonora que parte de Daca y amplía el foco hacia el norte y el sur. El periodista Igor García Barbero, antiguo residente y autor del libro 'Bangladés. Crónica de un país olvidado' (Editorial UOC), nos ayuda a entender el duro pasado de esta joven nación, sometida primero al imperio británico y después a Pakistán, del que logró independizarse tras una dura guerra. Con él visitamos la vieja Daca, el lujoso distrito de Gulshan y algunas islas de limo que surgen en ríos como el Brahmaputra. Gloria López, de la Asociación de Apoyo Humano a Bangladés, retrata el populoso y creativo barrio de Mirpur. Contamos también con la visión de los fotoperiodistas Irene Vilà Capafons y Pau de la Calle, que han desarrollado un ambicioso proyecto documental centrado en los efectos del cambio climático, visible especialmente en las zonas costeras del Golfo de Bengala. Ese extremo sur es, precisamente, uno de los polos de interés turístico, aunque el país no disponga de una infraestructura desarrollada para el gran público internacional. Hay quien acude con la esperanza de avistar al esquivo y diezmado tigre de Bengala en los manglares de los Sundarbans; otros prefieren disfrutar de la playa de arena natural más larga del mundo, ubicada más allá de la portuaria Chittagong, en la localidad de Cox's Bazar. Y cerca de ese paraíso, el pueblo rohinyá vive su particular infierno en Kutupalong, el campo de refugiados más grande del planeta: lo visitamos con la cooperante Ana de la Vega.Escuchar audio

Sy Montgomery is the author of many bestselling books, including The Soul of an Octopus, How To Be A Good Creature, and her latest book, Of Time and Turtles: Mending The World Shell By Shattered Shell. You can find her books anywhere, but we highly recommend you support local bookstores (and of course, her book will be featured on our website's book club page).Episode 64 of our podcast discusses Sy's book Spell of the Tiger about man-eating tigers in the Sundarbans. You can find Sy on her website, symontgomery.com, on Twitter @SyTheAuthor, on Facebook @SyTheAuthor and on Instagram @SyTheAuthor as well. If you'd like to learn more or get involved with Turtle Survival Alliance, you can find more about them here.Support the showSupport the show by shopping at www.getoutalivepodcast.com/shopFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, check out our website GetOutAlivePodcast.com and join us on Patreon (where you can now follow us for free)!You can find Ashley @TheAngryOlogist on Twitter

In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking to the brilliant Jo Royle, a former ocean racing skipper and founder of Common Seas, a non-profit working to tackle plastic pollution in our rivers and seas.Jo's journey is pretty extraordinary. She has skippered boats across the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, across the Antarctic Circle, and even to the Sundarbans (tune in if you don't know where the Sundarbans are).Her most significant venture afloat, though, might be co-designing and skippering the Plastiki. This 60-foot catamaran, made from 12,000 repurposed plastic bottles, sailed 8,000 miles across the Pacific – sparking a crucial conversation on marine plastic pollution.Jo is now the founder of Common Seas, a non-profit organisation dedicated to reducing marine plastic pollution. In our chat, we delve into some of Common Seas' key initiatives, including their startling research that found microplastics in human blood.From the high seas to the forefront of ocean conservation, her journey is one of perseverance – demonstrating what can be achieved when tackling one of our planet's most pressing issues.Tune in to hear more about Jo's remarkable story and her impactful work at Common Seas.Chapters(00:00) Intro (00:58) Jo's connection to the Ocean (02:35) Lessons from Sailing (03:28) Toughest Challenges at Sea (06:14) The Plastiki Project (08:47) Changes in Plastic Pollution Awareness (11:38) Microplastics on the South Pole (13:55) Balancing Demand and Impact (17:19) Approaches to Tackling Plastic Pollution (22:18) Bonus Round (25:19) Final ThoughtsDon't forget to subscribe to the New Frontiers Newsletter at https://bensaunders.substack.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tamina Zuch hat eine mystische Reise in die Sundarbans in Indien unternommen. Eine Region in der jedes Jahr mehr als 100 Menschen Tiger-Attacken zum Opfer fallen. Vor Ort unterhielt sich die Autorin mit Tiger Wittwen und wurde außerdem fast vom Blitz getroffen. Ihre Geschichte hört ihr in dieser Podcastfolge von "Mein Abenteuer" mit Reiner Meutsch.

This episode was inspired by the book Spell of the Tiger: Man-Eaters of the Sundarbans by Sy Montgomery. We cover past and present conflicts between tigers and the people of the Sundarbans. Studies mentioned in episode:Female tiger Panthera tigris home range size in the Bangladesh Sundarbans: the value of this mangrove ecosystem for the species' conservation by A. Barlow et al.Understanding carnivore killing behaviour: Exploring the motivations for tiger killing in the Sundarbans, Bangladesh by C. Inskip et al. You can get yourself a personal leather keychain from Fae Craft Workshop at https://www.etsy.com/shop/FaeCraftWorkshop?ref=usf_2020Support the showSupport the show by shopping at www.getoutalivepodcast.com/shopFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, check out our website GetOutAlivePodcast.com and join us on Patreon (where you can now follow us for free)!You can find Ashley @TheAngryOlogist on Twitter

Giftfiskeri i Sundarbans, en mexicansk (og meget stor) limpet der er ved at uddø, hunfuglesang, Island der måske er ved at udfase hvalfangst, hurtige nyheder, El Quiz del Bondo og spørgsmål fra lytterne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of On Book Podcast with The Hindu, we are joined by Arati Kumar-Rao, an artist, photographer and author of 'Marginlands', a book that chronicles a decade of travels to fringes of the subcontinent that journalism often leaves unexplored: the mangroves of the Sundarbans, the Thar desert and the tidepools of Goa.  In this podcast, Kumar-Rao talks about how she discovers a desert full of water, about the 40 names for clouds the people of the Thar have, how Tagore and Satyajit Ray inform her work, and her form of slow journalism.

The peril of climate change is not new to Sundarbans. But in recent years, climate disasters, mostly in the form of cyclones,  are occurring all too frequently. What are the reasons for worsening climate change? How does this affect daily life? Must people brace themselves for future disasters? In this episode, Urvashi Sarkar spoke with Pintu Das who shares a first-person account of the 2009 Aila cyclone, and Prof. Sugata Hazra of Jadavpur University, Kolkata who studies climate change and rising sea levels in Sundarbans.See sunoindia.in/privacy-policy for privacy information.

Since time immemorial, tigers have killed hundreds of fisherfolk and honey collectors who roam the forests of Sundarbans for a living. While hunting for fish and crabs, fisherfolk often wander into government protected areas for tigers, also known as the core area. No human entry or activity is permitted in these areas. Yet, fisherfolk continue to frequent these areas – for them it is less about daring and more about earning a livelihood in order to feed their families. When a fisherfolk or honey collector is killed by a tiger, government authorities usually refuse compensation to families, asking instead why the person was in the protected area to begin with. What follows is a cycle of trauma, deprivation and stigma for the families.  In this episode, Urvashi Sarkar, reports if human-wildlife confrontation has increased in recent times and the reasons for it. This episode looks at the close link between the government's failure to create employment in Sundarbans and the desperation which drives generations of families to the forests for a livelihood. For this Urvashi speaks to Pradeep Chatterjee, convenor of the national platform for small-scale fish workers, and Pushpa Mondal's husband Arjun Mondal, who was a fisherman.See sunoindia.in/privacy-policy for privacy information.

In the public imagination, Sundarbans conjures visions of tigers, dense forests and tourism. But not many know, or perhaps care, that this region spread out in West Bengal and adjacent Bangladesh,  is home to over 50 lakh people on the Indian side alone and has its unique history and politics. In this three-part series on the Indian Sundarbans, we look at various factors that are of consequence to this region- recurring climate disasters, human-wildlife conflict and the role of development. In the first episode of this series, reporter Urvashi Sarkar talks with Annu Jalais about the geographic, historical and social processes which make up the Sundarbans. We explore myth and legend, the inescapable role of tigers and the fragile ecological balance of this region.See sunoindia.in/privacy-policy for privacy information.

“…and today we're talking about the specter of the Sundarbans. But more on that later.” How can black and orange go unseen In a place of vertical green? The world's most immense panthera Can hide among the Themeda. Though it likes meat held up by hooves You may have a taste it approves. It's a […]

As the co-host of NPR's flagship news program All Things Considered, Ari Shapiro is a go-to source for tens of millions of Americans for essential deep-dives into some of the most critical stories unfolding across the globe. At NPR for more than two decades now, Shapiro has made it his mission to serve as an informational and emotional conduit—or even a translator of sorts—between the subject and the listener. On this week's episode of Time Sensitive, he talks about his new memoir, The Best Strangers in the World: Stories From a Life Spent Listening; why he considers hosting All Things Considered like inheriting an heirloom; embracing one's identity as a journalistic asset; and the parallels between reading fiction, cooking, and reporting the news.Special thanks to our Season 7 sponsor, L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts.Show notes:[01:14] Ari Shapiro[03:48] “The Best Strangers in the World: Stories from a Life Spent Listening”[04:09] Mary Louise Kelly[04:10] NPR's All Things Considered[07:23] Susan Stamberg[08:51] Noah Adams[09:44] Audie Cornish[17:27] “A Second, Chance Interview With Subject of Controversial First Lady Remarks”[20:46] “Ari Shapiro On Covering the Pulse Shooting”[22:07] Billy Manes[24:50] “‘Dr. No' Becomes Diplomat, Continues a Family Story”[24:54] Norm Eisen[27:29] “For Two Sarajevo Women, a Chance Friendship Forged in the Ashes of War”[31:40] “One Man's Moment With Martin Luther King Jr.”[38:48] Cascade AIDS Project[43:21] Nina Totenberg[52:59] Amitav Ghosh[53:02] “Journey To The Sundarbans: The ‘Beautiful Forest' of Mangroves”[53:05] Ghosh's “The Hungry Tide”[54:30] “Meet Bonbibi: The Indian Forest Goddess Worshiped Across Religions”[54:32] “Experts Fear Climate Change Will Lead to More Tiger Attacks in the Sundarbans”[54:53] “Amitav Ghosh: ‘The World of Fact Is Outrunning the World of Fiction'”[55:00] Ghosh's “Gun Island”[55:49] Pink Martini[55:53] Alan Cumming[57:50] Kim Hastreiter[59:23] Och and Oy[01:02:11] Ernesto Lecuona

Transcript coming soon on Earthy matters (my blog). Radhika wears multiple hats as a coastal geographer, geospatial analyst, National Geographic Explorer. She is a Research Fellow at the NUS Centre for Nature-based Climate Solutions working with wetland conservation in Asia. She recently completed her PhD at the National University of Singapore. We discuss the world's largest delta in detail covering the mangrove species, the only tiger species that lives in a mangrove and which probably has to climb a tree twice a day during high tide; the adapatibility of species, a resilient community and the meaning of "maladaptation" a new word to add to our vocabulary.

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Sritama Chatterjee talks about a model of literary criticism that she developed in the process of writing her new essay on shipbreaking in Bangladesh. It is a form of materialist understanding for texts, places, and geographies together, taking into account particular signifiers of a place and looking at correspondent literary responses. Sritama is a literary and cultural theorist of the Indian Ocean World, in the Literature program at the Dietrich School of Arts and sciences, University of Pittsburgh. Her dissertation project titled, “Ordinary Environments and Aesthetics in Contemporary Indian Ocean Archipelagic Writing” has been awarded an Andrew Mellon Pre-Doctoral Fellowship from her graduate school for outstanding research and scholarly excellence. Her work on the Indian Ocean archipelagos also takes the shape of a collaborative public-facing, community project Delta Lives, which platforms communities in Sundarbans telling their stories. As part of her commitment to rethinking environmental humanities pedagogy, she has edited a cluster on “Water Pedagogies: From the Academy and Beyond” published by NICHE Canada which brings together a set of eleven articles from scholars and activists reflecting on water pedagogy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Sritama Chatterjee talks about a model of literary criticism that she developed in the process of writing her new essay on shipbreaking in Bangladesh. It is a form of materialist understanding for texts, places, and geographies together, taking into account particular signifiers of a place and looking at correspondent literary responses. Sritama is a literary and cultural theorist of the Indian Ocean World, in the Literature program at the Dietrich School of Arts and sciences, University of Pittsburgh. Her dissertation project titled, “Ordinary Environments and Aesthetics in Contemporary Indian Ocean Archipelagic Writing” has been awarded an Andrew Mellon Pre-Doctoral Fellowship from her graduate school for outstanding research and scholarly excellence. Her work on the Indian Ocean archipelagos also takes the shape of a collaborative public-facing, community project Delta Lives, which platforms communities in Sundarbans telling their stories. As part of her commitment to rethinking environmental humanities pedagogy, she has edited a cluster on “Water Pedagogies: From the Academy and Beyond” published by NICHE Canada which brings together a set of eleven articles from scholars and activists reflecting on water pedagogy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sritama Chatterjee talks about a model of literary criticism that she developed in the process of writing her new essay on shipbreaking in Bangladesh. It is a form of materialist understanding for texts, places, and geographies together, taking into account particular signifiers of a place and looking at correspondent literary responses. Sritama is a literary and cultural theorist of the Indian Ocean World, in the Literature program at the Dietrich School of Arts and sciences, University of Pittsburgh. Her dissertation project titled, “Ordinary Environments and Aesthetics in Contemporary Indian Ocean Archipelagic Writing” has been awarded an Andrew Mellon Pre-Doctoral Fellowship from her graduate school for outstanding research and scholarly excellence. Her work on the Indian Ocean archipelagos also takes the shape of a collaborative public-facing, community project Delta Lives, which platforms communities in Sundarbans telling their stories. As part of her commitment to rethinking environmental humanities pedagogy, she has edited a cluster on “Water Pedagogies: From the Academy and Beyond” published by NICHE Canada which brings together a set of eleven articles from scholars and activists reflecting on water pedagogy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literary-studies

Sritama Chatterjee talks about a model of literary criticism that she developed in the process of writing her new essay on shipbreaking in Bangladesh. It is a form of materialist understanding for texts, places, and geographies together, taking into account particular signifiers of a place and looking at correspondent literary responses. Sritama is a literary and cultural theorist of the Indian Ocean World, in the Literature program at the Dietrich School of Arts and sciences, University of Pittsburgh. Her dissertation project titled, “Ordinary Environments and Aesthetics in Contemporary Indian Ocean Archipelagic Writing” has been awarded an Andrew Mellon Pre-Doctoral Fellowship from her graduate school for outstanding research and scholarly excellence. Her work on the Indian Ocean archipelagos also takes the shape of a collaborative public-facing, community project Delta Lives, which platforms communities in Sundarbans telling their stories. As part of her commitment to rethinking environmental humanities pedagogy, she has edited a cluster on “Water Pedagogies: From the Academy and Beyond” published by NICHE Canada which brings together a set of eleven articles from scholars and activists reflecting on water pedagogy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/world-affairs

Sritama Chatterjee talks about a model of literary criticism that she developed in the process of writing her new essay on shipbreaking in Bangladesh. It is a form of materialist understanding for texts, places, and geographies together, taking into account particular signifiers of a place and looking at correspondent literary responses. Sritama is a literary and cultural theorist of the Indian Ocean World, in the Literature program at the Dietrich School of Arts and sciences, University of Pittsburgh. Her dissertation project titled, “Ordinary Environments and Aesthetics in Contemporary Indian Ocean Archipelagic Writing” has been awarded an Andrew Mellon Pre-Doctoral Fellowship from her graduate school for outstanding research and scholarly excellence. Her work on the Indian Ocean archipelagos also takes the shape of a collaborative public-facing, community project Delta Lives, which platforms communities in Sundarbans telling their stories. As part of her commitment to rethinking environmental humanities pedagogy, she has edited a cluster on “Water Pedagogies: From the Academy and Beyond” published by NICHE Canada which brings together a set of eleven articles from scholars and activists reflecting on water pedagogy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/environmental-studies

Sritama Chatterjee talks about a model of literary criticism that she developed in the process of writing her new essay on shipbreaking in Bangladesh. It is a form of materialist understanding for texts, places, and geographies together, taking into account particular signifiers of a place and looking at correspondent literary responses. Sritama is a literary and cultural theorist of the Indian Ocean World, in the Literature program at the Dietrich School of Arts and sciences, University of Pittsburgh. Her dissertation project titled, “Ordinary Environments and Aesthetics in Contemporary Indian Ocean Archipelagic Writing” has been awarded an Andrew Mellon Pre-Doctoral Fellowship from her graduate school for outstanding research and scholarly excellence. Her work on the Indian Ocean archipelagos also takes the shape of a collaborative public-facing, community project Delta Lives, which platforms communities in Sundarbans telling their stories. As part of her commitment to rethinking environmental humanities pedagogy, she has edited a cluster on “Water Pedagogies: From the Academy and Beyond” published by NICHE Canada which brings together a set of eleven articles from scholars and activists reflecting on water pedagogy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/geography

The rivers Ganga, Brahmaputra and Padma mingle and create the ever-changing delta known as the Sundarbans. This wild country of mangrove forests is like no other on earth. And its folklore is just as unique. Ghostly lights, a shapeshifting were-tiger who may be a god or a demon… and a benevolent lady of the forest. Why are so many strange tales born in the shadows of the Sundarbans?Deep Dives:Junglenama: A Story of the Sundarbans by Amitav Ghosh: https://amzn.eu/d/1sy5BNx The Hungry Tide by Amitav Ghosh: https://amzn.eu/d/i4EWPfl Just like Rumors, Bound helps brands and storytellers create high-quality, knowledgeable, and stellar podcasts with our end-to-end podcast and video production services. Reach out to our producer, Aishwarya Javalgekar, at aishwarya@boundindia.com to get started on your podcasting journey or analyze if a podcast is right for you.‘Rumors' shines a light on the darkest corners of India, where fact and fiction combine into magical and haunting stories. Brought to you by Bound, a company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social platforms. Written and voiced by Chandrima Das, a best-selling author, storyteller and an avid collector of dark tales. Follow her @hackiechan on all social media platforms. Produced by Aishwarya JavalgekarSound design by Aditya AryaArtwork by Artisto Designz Disclaimer: This show is for entertainment purposes only and is not intended to outrage, insult, defame, or hurt any religion or religious sentiments, beliefs, feelings of any person, entity, class or community and does not encourage or propagate any superstition, black magic and/ or witchcraft. While every effort has been made in research, we do not make any representation or warranties with respect to the accuracy, applicability or completeness of the content.

This episode is about wetlands.  This is a post-episode trailer of Episode 5 where I interviewed Dr. Jerry Jackson. Even though the audio isn't perfect, Episode 5 is worth listening to because he covers so much ground. Ecology, wood storks, wetlands, anhingas, and much more. Here I focus on one aspect of that episode: wetlands What is the feeling that you get when I say these words? Swamps, marshes, bogs, mangroves, flood plains.  If you didn't wince, good for you.  Humans seem fundamentally averse to wetland because we think of them as a breeding ground for insects– which they are.  But they are also the most diverse ecosystem there is. And for this reason, they are supremely important. There are three things every wetland needs: hydric soil, which is the scientific term for soil that is submerged in water for long periods of time.  Which results in oxygen-less soil in the upper part, which in turn causes a particular type of plant species called hydrophytes to grow.  These aquatic plants like water lilies and sedges create their own unique ecosystem– called wetlands. In Episode 5, Dr. Jerry Jackson has a simple term for wetlands.  Wetlands are wet land.  They are not ponds, or lakes.  They are lands that get submerged in water.  Wetlands are huge in ecology.  In fact, we have a particular organization called Ramsar that focuses on important wetlands all over the world.   Wetlands occur everywhere except in one continent.  Guess which one? I'll give you a hint.  Which is the continent where nothing can stay wet?  Where is the biggest wetland? All this and more in this episode.  

El proyecto mexicano Sundarbans habla de su más reciente sencillo "Mapa".Plataformas:https://youtu.be/fzggtNRqgvchttps://open.spotify.com/track/29BjIHydGjxdCiUSTftFTg?si=7200d3adc2734e25https://smarturl.it/7n4ferRedes:https://instagram.com/sundarbansmxhttps://facebook.com/sundarbansmxhttps://twitter.com/sundarbansmx

Ep. 157 Man Eaters   Tonight we're gonna talk about something everyone loves, something everyone needs, and something both Moody and myself know quite a bit about…that's right platonic love between two males…wait, wrong podcast… actually it's ……FOOOOOOOD!!   I know what you're thinking… "Jon, how is that creepy?" Well let me tell you how  it is creepy, it's creepy when humans are on the menu. Today we are talking about man eaters. And no.. Not the Hall and Oates classic. We're talking about animals who put humans on the menu!   Throughout time humans have come to be thought of as the top of the food chain. For the most part we are because we have no real natural predators aside from ourselves. But this can change when humans encroach on an animal's territory. There are several reasons animals can attack humans. Not all attacks turn into man eating scenarios but it is important to understand why animals attack.   Perceived Threat or Fear Most animals face the threat of predation. To avoid the risk of being injured or killed, animals employ tactics to fool predators – in some cases that's us, the humans. In the event those strategies fail, their ‘killing' instinct kicks in and launches attacks.   Cape Buffaloes (aka Black Death) is the best example. Cape Buffalo is most aggressive when it has been wounded, or if they detect a threat to the young ones in the herd. Lions could attack humans out of fear to defend themselves when they are approached at close range.   For Food When a carnivorous animal attacks a human, wildlife experts often point to the absence of wild prey species. According to a study in the journal Human-Wildlife Interactions, researchers at the Berryman Institute of Utah State University analyzed leopard attacks in and around Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary in India. They concluded that leopards had been forced to kill livestock due to the low population of their natural prey. In certain cases, leopards also become man-eaters.   Self-Preservation Sometimes animals attack humans because they have to, or they are forced to. Since the beginning of time, humans have attacked wild animals, caged, or killed them. This left animals with a deep-seated fear of humans, and an increased urge to attack if they feel stressed, anxious, or frightened by our mere presence.   Protect Their Young Animals are super protective of their young. The animal kingdom has the most devoted dads like lions, Arctic wolves, gorillas, and golden jackals and moms like elephants who will stop at nothing to rescue their young ones from harm. And that includes driving away or killing humans.   New Territories Due to the population explosion, the world needs to build billions of new homes every year. With increased household demands, it's inevitable that the human race will continue moving into new places. As we do, we become instrumental in deforestation and threaten wildlife. The result – wild animals hunting people who threaten their home.   A good example is hippos. They kill more people than any other animal. Most of the hippo attacks are out of fear of losing their territory. The chances of deliberate attacks are high especially when humans get between hippos when they are in the shallows, cut off from the safety of deep water.   Humans Don't Usually Put up a Good Fight Over the years, we humans have effectively removed ourselves from the food chain. This is good in one way because we don't have to go on hunting parties to get food or fight for territories and survival with other animal species as wildlife.   But the downside is that it makes humans easy prey. We're so unused to being hunted that when things go south, we panic instead of fleeing or fighting and end-up being the prey.   Mistaken Identity One of the most common reasons behind shark attacks. They often think we're food because they can't really see us very well and differentiate from their natural prey. Surfers are more likely to be in danger zone because the surfboard makes them look like a seal, which is the favorite meal of many shark species.   Human Ignorance In most cases, humans get attacked for their own fault. Seeing wildlife up close and taking pictures are fascinating. But there's a huge difference between keeping a safe distance and approaching them closer for a selfie or video. Unfortunately, many people venturing out for wildlife holidays don't know that. They simply invade animals' homes and space and get attacked in return. So those are the main reasons for animal attacks in general…you know…so mostly just fucking leave wild animals alone. Or learn how to fight a bear or wolf or something!   So while most attacks don't involve humans being eaten there are many interesting cases of man eaters out there throughout history. The ones that don't involve eating people…. Well we don't care about those…we are here for the gruesome, gory, man eating details!   There are many different types of animals that have been reported as man eaters. We are going to go through some of those and some of the cases involving those animals!   First up we're gonna look at the big cats! Lions and tigers and leopards and jaguars and cougars…oh my! All have been reported at times to be man eaters.    Tiger attacks are an extreme form of human–wildlife conflict which occur for various reasons and have claimed more human lives than attacks by any of the other big cats. The most comprehensive study of deaths due to tiger attacks estimates that at least 373,000 people died due to tiger attacks between 1800 and 2009 averaging about 1800 kills per year, the majority of these attacks occurring in India, Nepal and Southeast Asia.      For tigers, most commonly they will become man eaters when they are injured or incapacitated making their normal prey to hard to catch.   Man-eating tigers have been a recurrent problem in India, especially in Kumaon, Garhwal and the Sundarbans mangrove swamps of Bengal. There, some healthy tigers have been known to hunt humans. However, there have been mentions of man eaters in old Indian literature, so it appears that after the British occupied India and built roads into forests and brought the tradition of 'shikaar', man eaters became a nightmare come alive. Even though tigers usually avoid elephants, they have been known to jump on an elephant's back and severely injure the “mahout” riding on the elephant's back. A mahout is an elephant rider, trainer, or keeper. Mahouts were used since antiquity for both civilian and military use. Kesri Singh mentioned a case when a fatally wounded tiger attacked and killed the hunter who wounded it while the hunter was on the back of an elephant. Most man-eating tigers are eventually captured, shot or poisoned.   During war, tigers may acquire a taste for human flesh from the consumption of corpses which were just laying around, unburied, and go on to attack soldiers; this happened during the Vietnam and Second World Wars.   There are some pretty well known tigers that were man eaters.    The Champawat Tiger was originally from Nepal where it had managed to kill approximately 200 people starting in 1903 before the Napalese drove her out (without killing her) to the Kumaon region of India in the early 20th century. After the tiger's arrival, she managed to kill another 234 before an exasperated government called in Jim Corbett.   Edward James Corbett was born on July 25, 1875, the son of British colonists in India. He had become a colonel in the British Indian army. Being raised in the valley of Nainital and Kaladhungi region full of natural wonder, he grew up appreciative of wildlife and the need to conserve it. As was typical of early naturalists, he took to hunting and viewed the conservation of wildlife as being more to preserve stock for hunters rather than the preservation of the ecology per se. His skill as a hunter was well-known although this would be the first time he would attempt to take a reputed “man-eater.”   The attacks began in the Himalayas of western Nepal in a Rupal village. Despite the stealth of the massive cat, she left a trail of blood that set hunters headlong in pursuit. Yet, the tiger evaded capture and death. Despite the failed first efforts of hunters, the Nepalese Army knew something had to be done. So, they organized a massive patrol, forcing the tiger to abandon her territory. Unfortunately, danger relocated with her.   Driven over the river Sarda and the border into India, the move did little to slow her thirst for human flesh. In the Kumaon District, she preyed on countless unprepared villagers. The tigress adjusted her hunting strategy to optimize success while diminishing the risk of containment. By some accounts, she traveled upwards of 20 miles (32 km) per day to make a kill and then avoid capture.   She targeted young women and children. They were the ones who most often wandered into the forest to collect firewood, food for livestock, and materials for handicrafts. She only killed during daylight, typical behavior for man-eating tigers. As word got out about the Chapawat tiger's vicious attacks, daily life drew to a standstill. Hearing the Bengal tigress's roars from the forest, men refused to leave their huts for work.   Just two days before he brought down the “Tiger Queen,” Corbett tracked the beast by following the blood trail of her latest victim. Premka Devi, a 16-year-old girl from the village of Fungar near the city of Champawat. She had disappeared, and villagers and Corbett quickly guessed the girl's fate.   After locating Premka's remains and confirming her violent death by the tigress, he nearly got ambushed by the big cat herself. Only two hastily fired shots from his rifle managed to scare the cat away. Only then did he recognize the real danger associated with hunting a man-eater. The Bengal tiger felt no fear of humans.   The next day, with the help of Chapawat's tahsildar, Corbett organized a patrol of 300 villagers. Around noon, he finally had the murderer in his sights and made the kill. Life could return to normal. Because of the legacy he gained by saving the residents of Chapawat and its surrounding villages from the big cat, he went on to pursue and kill about a dozen more well-documented man-eaters.   When the tiger was finally brought down it was noted that both the top and bottom canines on her right side were broken, the top one on half, and the bottom one broken to the jaw bone. The thought is that this is the thing that caused her to turn into a man eater. She couldn't kill and eat her normal prey, so she went after easier prey in humans. Pussy ass humans.   Her final body count is recorded at around 436 people…holy shit!   Tiger of Segur The Tiger of Segur was a young man-eating male Bengal tiger. Though originating in the District of Malabar-Wynaad below the south-western face of the Blue Mountains, the tiger would later shift its hunting grounds to Gudalur and between Segur and Anaikutty. It was killed by Kenneth Anderson, who would later note that the tiger had a disability preventing it from hunting its natural prey. His body count was 5.   The Tigers of Chowgarh were a pair of man-eating Bengal tigers, consisting of an old tigress and her sub-adult cub, which for over a five-year period killed a reported 64 people in eastern Kumaon over an area spanning 1,500 square miles (3,900 km2). The tigress was attacking humans initially alone, but later she was assisted by her sub-adult cub. The figures however are uncertain, as the natives of the areas the tigers frequented claimed double that number, and they do not take into account victims who survived direct attacks but died subsequently. Both tigers were killed by.... Good ol Jim Corbett.   Most recently, the Tigers of Bardia, In 2021, four tigers killed ten people and injured several others in Bardia National Park of Nepal. Three of the tigers were captured and transferred to rescue centers. One of the tigers escaped from its cage and is yet to be captured.   The tigers were identified and captured from Gaida Machan on 4 April, from Khata on 18 March and from Geruwa on 17 March. The tigers were found with broken canine teeth, possibly due to fighting between two males. After the capture, one of the tigers escaped from the iron cage and went back to the forest in the Banke district. Two were housed at the rescue facility in Bardia National Park in Thakurdwara and Rambapur. One was transferred to the Central Zoo in Jawalakhel, Kathmandu. How about lions…y'all like lions…maybe not after hearing some of this shit.   Man-eating lions have been recorded to actively enter human villages at night as well as during the day to acquire prey. This greater assertiveness usually makes man-eating lions easier to dispatch than tigers. Lions typically become man-eaters for the same reasons as tigers: starvation, old age and illness, though as with tigers, some man-eaters were reportedly in perfect health.   The most famous man eating lions would probably be the Tsavo man eaters. The story of the Tsavo lions begins in March 1898, when a team of Indian workers led by British Lt. Col. John Henry Patterson arrived in Kenya to build a bridge over the Tsavo River, as part of the Kenya-Uganda Railway project. The project, it seems, was doomed from the start. As Bruce Patterson (no relation) writes in his book "The Lions of Tsavo," "Few of the men at the railhead knew that the name itself was a warning. Tsavo means 'place of slaughter'" in the local language. That actually referred to killings by the Maasai people, who attacked weaker tribes and took no prisoners, but it was still a bad omen.   Lt. Col. Patterson and company had only just arrived when they noticed that one of their men, a porter, had gone missing. A search quickly uncovered his mutilated body. Patterson, fearing that a lion had killed his employee, set out the next day to find the beast. Instead he stumbled upon other corpses, all men who had disappeared from previous expeditions.   Almost immediately, a second of Patterson's men disappeared. By April, the count had grown to 17. And this was just the beginning. The killings continued for months as the lions circumvented every fence, barrier and trap erected to keep them out. Hundreds of workers fled the site, putting a stop to bridge construction. Those who remained lived in fear of the night.   The violence didn't end until December, when Patterson finally stalked and killed the two lions that he blamed for the killings. It wasn't an easy hunt. The first lion fell on Dec. 9, but it took Patterson nearly three more weeks to deal with the second. By then, Patterson claimed, the lions had killed a total of 135 people from his crew. (The Ugandan Railway Company downplayed the claim, putting the death toll at just 28.)   But that wasn't the end of the story. Bruce Patterson, a Field Museum zoologist and curator, spent years studying the lions, as did others. Chemical tests of their hair keratin and bone collagen confirmed that they had eaten human flesh in the few months before they were shot. But the tests revealed something else: one of the lions had eaten 11 people. The other had eaten 24. That put the total at just 35 deaths, far lower than the 135 claimed by Lt. Col. Patterson.   I mean…35…135…still fucking crazy   Lions' proclivity for man-eating has been systematically examined. American and Tanzanian scientists report that man-eating behavior in rural areas of Tanzania increased greatly from 1990 to 2005. At least 563 villagers were attacked and many eaten over this period. The incidents occurred near Selous National Park in Rufiji District and in Lindi Province near the Mozambican border. While the expansion of villages into bush country is one concern, the authors argue conservation policy must mitigate the danger because in this case, conservation contributes directly to human deaths. Cases in Lindi in which lions seize humans from the centers of substantial villages have been documented. Another study of 1,000 people attacked by lions in southern Tanzania between 1988 and 2009 found that the weeks following the full moon, when there was less moonlight, were a strong indicator of increased night-time attacks on people.   The leopard is largely a nocturnal hunter. For its size, it is the most powerful large felid after the jaguar, able to drag a carcass larger than itself up a tree.  Leopards can run more than 60 kilometres per hour (37 mph), leap more than 6 metres (20 ft) horizontally and 3 metres (9.8 ft) vertically, and have a more developed sense of smell than tigers. They are strong climbers and can descend down a tree headfirst. Man-eating leopards have earned a reputation as being particularly bold and difficult to track.   The Leopard of ​Panar killed over 400 people during the early 20th century, and is one of the most prolific man-eaters in recorded history, second only to the Great Champawat Tigress who lived at the same time.    The Panar Man-eater was a male Leopard that lived in Northern India. The big cat first began to consume human flesh from the numerous diseased corpses that littered the jungle, as a result of a Cholera plague. When the Cholera pandemic ended, and the corpses ceased, he began to hunt humans. Of this Jim Corbett (this guy again) wrote:    "A leopard, in an area in which his natural food is scarce, finding these bodies very soon acquires a taste for human flesh, and when the disease dies down and normal conditions are established, he very naturally, on finding his food supply cut off, takes to killing human beings"   ​For many years the villagers attempted to hunt and trap the demon cat, to no avail. Panars man-eating Leopard could recognize the traps and was a master of camouflage and evasion. He was rarely seen until the moment he struck, sometimes even taking people right from inside their homes, in front of their families.   After trekking through hills, crossing a flooded river with no bridges, and sleeping on open ground in the heart of the Leopards territory Corbett reached the village. The most recent attacks had occurred here, four men had just been killed.     ​Corbett staked out two goats to lure the Panar Leopard and laid in wait. The great cat took the first goat and vanished. Then three days later Corbett had the second goat tied about 30 yards from a tree and he laid in wait, all day, and then into the night. The Leopard finally came, he could only make out the sounds of the Leopard killing his prey and a faint white blur of the goats fur. By hearing alone he fired his shotgun and wounded the great cat,  but again it escaped.   Corbett then lined his men up behind him with torches. He made them each promise not to run, so he would have enough torch light to target the wounded cat. They then walked out across the field toward the brush at the far side.  There, suddenly the legendary man-eater lunged from the brush, and charged the legendary hunter. All of the men turned and ran instantly, though luckily one dropped his torch in flight giving Corbett just enough light to shoot the Leopard in the chest, ending its reign of terror. Corbett was simply a fucking bad ass. Period. In a world full of scared villagers, be a Corbett.   Ok so we've talked about cats…how about dogs.    Wolves are generally not known to be man eaters. Contrasted to other carnivorous mammals known to attack humans for food, the frequency with which wolves have been recorded to kill people is rather low, indicating that, though potentially dangerous, wolves are among the least threatening for their size and predatory potential. In the rare cases in which man-eating wolf attacks occur, the majority of victims are children. We did find a couple accounts of man eating wolves though.    Wolf of Gysinge (Hello, Sweden) A historical account of the attacks says that the wolf involved in the attacks was captured as a wolf pup and kept as a pet for several years starting in 1817. While that may seem like the beginning of a sweet made-for-TV movie, it was almost certainly a deadly mistake. When wolves are kept as pets, the animals lose their instinctual fear of humans.   the Wolf of Gysinge became tired of being cooped up and broke out. We don't know how long it took for the Wolf of Gysinge to start hunting humans, but we know that it became the world's deadliest wolf.   The Wolf of Gysinge was responsible for 31 attacks against human beings. The wolf killed 12 people and injured 19 others. Most of the victims were under the age of 12. One 19-year-old woman was killed, and one 18-year-old man was injured during the attacks.   Most of the 12 humans killed during this attack were at least partially eaten by the wolf by the time they were discovered.   The attacks occurred between December 30, 1820, and March 27, 1821. That averages out to one attack every 3 days over 3 months.   The Wolves of Ashta were a pack of 6 man-eating Indian wolves which between the last quarter of 1985 to January 1986, killed 17 children in Ashta, Madhya Pradesh, a town in the Sehore district. The pack consisted of two adult males, one adult female, one subadult female and two pups. Initially thought to be a lone animal, the fear caused by the wolves had serious repercussions on the life of the villagers within their hunting range. Farmers became too frightened to leave their huts, leaving crops out of cultivation, and several parents prohibited their children from attending school, for fear that the man-eaters would catch them on the way. So great was their fear, that some village elders doubted the man-eaters were truly wolves at all, but Shaitans, which of you are truly a fan of the show, you'll remember us talking about shaitan in the djinn episode, episode 118 from back in August of 2021 . With the exception of the pups, which were adopted by Pardhi tribesmen, all of the wolves were killed by hunters and forest officials.   The wolves of Perigord were a pack of man-eating wolves that attacked the citizens of the northwestern area of Perigord.  The incident was recorded in February of 1766.  Based on the accounts of the authority, at least 18 people were killed during the attack of the wolves before they were finally killed.   Louis XV (15th) offered a reward to those who would manage to kill the wolves.  He also offered them prize money and exemption on the military service of their children if they would be able to save a victim.  An old man around 60-years of age and with a billhook, which is a large machete type knife with a hooked blade at the end, as his weapon was able to save a marksman and his friends after they were attacked by the rampaging wolves when their armaments have been depleted.   According to the records, citizens that were named Sieurs de Fayard killed three of them and a pro-hunter managed to kill the 4th wolf.  One general hunted the wolves and managed to kill 2 of them.  When one of the wolves was examined they noticed that the wolf had two rows of teeth on its jaw, a one of a kind wolf that they concluded to be a hybrid.   Here's one for our Australian listeners. Attacks on humans by dingoes are rare, with only two recorded fatalities in Australia. Dingoes are normally shy of humans and avoid encounters with them. The most famous record of a dingo attack was the 1980 disappearance of nine-week-old Azaria Chamberlain. Yes…the “dingo ate my baby” case. We're not gonna go into that much here but…we'll probably do a bonus on it as it's been brought up for us to cover.   Almost all known predatory coyote attacks on humans have failed. To date, other than the Kelly Keen coyote attack and the Taylor Mitchell coyote attack, all known victims have survived by fighting, fleeing, or being rescued, and only in the latter case was the victim partially eaten, although that case occurred in Nova Scotia where the local animals are eastern coyotes or coywolves. A coywolf is a hybrid of coyotes, grey wolves, and eastern wolves.   Now I know what you're thinking…man it's crazy that that many animals eat humans…well, strap in passengers, cus there's more.   How about…well I dunno…polar bears! Polar bears, particularly young and undernourished ones, will hunt people for food. Truly man-eating bear attacks are uncommon, but are known to occur when the animals are diseased or natural prey is scarce, often leading them to attack and eat anything they are able to kill. Scott Haugen learned to hunt elk, cougar and black bear just beyond his hometown of Walterville, Oregon., but nothing he had experienced compared with the situation he faced when he shot a polar bear after it had dragged a man away and eaten part of him.   Haugen, a 1988 University of Oregon graduate, found the body of a man killed by a polar bear in Point Lay, a small whaling village in northern Alaska.   When he pulled the trigger on his 30.06 rifle, Haugen was standing near the body of a man who was “three-fourths eaten.” It was dark and 42 degrees below zero, and the polar bear was less than 100 yards away, moving slowly toward him. Polar bears can outrun a man and they can give a snowmobile a good chase. Oh, and they can literally take a human's head off with one swipe of its huge paws.   The dead man, identified as Carl Stalker, 28, had been walking with his girlfriend when they were chased into the village of 150 by the bear. The friend escaped into a house. Stalker was killed “literally right in the middle of the town,” Haugen said.   All that remained in the road where the attack took place were blood and bits of human hair, Haugen said. While villagers on snowmobiles began searching a wide area, Haugen was told by the officer to take his rifle and follow the blood trail. He tracked the bear's progress about 100 yards down an embankment toward the lagoon. “I shined a light down there and I could see the snow was just saturated with blood.” A snowmobiler drove up, and in the headlights Haugen discovered what was left of Stalker. He couldn't see the bear, however. Then, as the lights of another snowmobile reflected off the lake, Haugen saw the hunkered form of the polar bear. “When they hunt, they hunch over and slide along the ice” to hide the black area of their eyes and snout, Haugen said. “It wasn't being aggressive toward us, but I wasn't going to wait,” he said. “I ended up shooting it right there.”   Crazy shit   Brown bears are known to sometimes hunt hikers and campers for food in North America. For example, Lance Crosby, 63, of Billings, Montana, was hiking alone and without bear spray in Yellowstone National Park in August 2015 when he was attacked by a 259-pound grizzly bear. The park rules say people should hike in groups and always carry bear spray - a form of pepper spray that is used to deter aggressive bears. His body was found in the Lake Village section of the park in northwest Wyoming. Timothy Treadwell and his girlfriend Amie Huguenard were killed and almost fully eaten by a 28-year-old brown bear on October 5, 2003. The bear's stomach was later found to contain human remains and clothing. In July 2008, dozens of starving brown bears killed two geologists working at a salmon hatchery in Kamchatka.  After the partially eaten remains of the two workers were discovered, authorities responded by dispatching hunters to cull or disperse the bears.   Anything else .. Sure is…like…I dunno…pigs?   Although not true carnivores, pigs are competent predators and can kill and eat helpless humans unable to escape them.  Terry Vance Garner, 69, went to feed his animals one day on his farm by the coast, but never returned.   His dentures and pieces of his body were found by a family member in the pig enclosure, but the rest of his remains had been consumed.   The Coos County Oregon district attorney's office said that one of the animals had previously bitten Garner.   Reduced to dentures and "pieces"... Damn.   In 2019, a Russian woman fell into an epileptic emergency while feeding her hogs. She was eaten alive, and her remains were found in the pen.   In 2015, a Romanian farmer died of blood loss after being attacked by his hogs. And a year prior, a 2-year-old toddler from China was eaten when he wandered into a hog enclosure.   In 2013, a mob boss was still alive when he was fed to hogs by a rival family. In fact, it's been whispered for years that the Mafia uses hogs to help them dispose of bodies.   A pig will “eat meat if they are able to come by it. Fact of the matter is, pigs can eat almost anything they can chew. (They've even been known to eat pork if they find it.)” Cannibalistic pigs. Yup.   However,  pigs cannot chew the larger bones of the human body, but they will break them into smaller bits to make them more manageable. Human hair and teeth, on the other hand (or hoof), are not digestible to hogs and will get left behind.   But, it should be a simple matter to shave your victims' heads and pull out their teeth before chow time, right?   So far…all mammals, right? You're probably thinking, “any reptiles?…well fuck yes we have reptiles!   The saltwater and Nile crocodiles are responsible for more attacks and more deaths than any other wild predator that attacks humans for food.    Each year, hundreds of deadly attacks are attributed to the Nile crocodile within sub-Saharan Africa. Because many relatively healthy populations of Nile crocodiles occur in East Africa, their proximity to people living in poverty and/or without infrastructure has made it likely that the Nile crocodile is responsible for more attacks on humans than all other species combined. In Australia, crocodiles have also been responsible for several deaths in the tropical north of the country. The mugger crocodile is another man-eater that kills many people in Asia each year, although not to the same level as the saltwater and Nile crocodiles. All crocodile species are also dangerous to humans, but most do not actively prey on them.    Gustave is a large male Nile crocodile from Burundi. He is notorious for being a man-eater, and is rumored to have killed as many as 300 people from the banks of the Ruzizi River and the northern shores of Lake Tanganyika.  In order to capture his human prey, Gustave uses his tail and kills them by suffocation. He was allegedly responsible for the death of an employee of the Russian embassy while she was bathing in the water.   Gustave's fame only grew and in 2010, French hunter Patrice Faye tried to capture the reptile using a large crocodile trap – which clearly did not work. In a note to the BBC, Faye alleges that Gustave is very smart and his survival instinct leaves nothing to be desired.   For two years Faye studied the possibilities, even creating a documentary called Capturing the Killer Croc, which aired in 2014 and recorded Gustave's several capture attempts.   In the first attempt, a giant cage that weighed a ton and was about 9 meters long was used. Different baits were placed inside the cage, but none of them attracted Gustave or any other creature. The scientists installed three giant traps on strategic river banks to increase their chances of capture; then, only smaller crocodiles were captured by the traps.   In its last week before having to leave the country, the team put a live goat in the cage and, one night, the camera broke due to a storm. The next morning the cage was found partially submerged and the goat wasn't there. It was not clear what happened that night.    All attempts failed to capture Gustave. He's never been brought to justice. An article rumored he had over 300 victims!   American alligators rarely prey upon humans. Even so, there have been several notable instances of alligators opportunistically attacking humans, especially the careless, small children, and elderly.    A 12ft-long, 504lb alligator believed to have attacked and killed a 71-year-old Louisiana man in Hurricane Ida's aftermath, was captured with what appeared to be human remains in its stomach, local authorities said.   Timothy Satterlee Sr vanished on 30 August, while checking on the contents of a shed at his home in Slidell, Louisiana, as flood waters engulfed the area.   After his wife heard a splash, she discovered her husband being gripped in a “death roll” by a huge alligator.   By the time she could intervene, the beast had already ripped off Satterlee's arm and rendered him unconscious.   She pulled him to the steps of their home and — with neither her phone nor 911 working — in a desperate move she climbed into a small boat in search of help.   But when deputies finally arrived, Satterlee wasn't there any more.   “She just never thought in her wildest nightmares that she would get back and he'd be gone,” said Lance Vitter, a spokesperson for the sheriff's office.   Satterlee's disappearance set off a two-week search that ended  after an alligator was caught in a trap near where Satterlee had gone missing, the St Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office said.   Agents euthanized and cut open the alligator, where they discovered “the upper parts of a human body”, according to Vitter.   “Once the alligator was searched, it was discovered to have what appears to be human remains inside its stomach,” the sheriff's office said.   Oof   Now everyone's favorite…snakes!    Only very few species of snakes are physically capable of swallowing an adult human. Although quite a few claims have been made about giant snakes swallowing adult humans, only a limited number have been confirmed. A large constricting snake may constrict or swallow an infant or a small child, a threat that is legitimate and empirically proven. Cases of python attacks on children have been recorded for the green anaconda, the African rock python, and the Burmese python.    Wa Tiba, 54, went missing while checking on her vegetable garden on Muna island in Sulawesi province. A huge search was mounted by local people.   Her sandals and machete were found a day later - a giant python with a bloated belly was lying about 30m away.   "Residents were suspicious the snake swallowed the victim, so they killed it, then carried it out of the garden," local police chief Hamka told news outlet AFP.   "The snake's belly was cut open, slowly revealing the man's clothed body.   Multiple cases are documented of medium-sized (3 m [9.8 ft] to 4 m [ft]) captive Burmese pythons constricting and killing humans, including several non intoxicated, healthy adult men, one of whom was a "student" zookeeper. In the zookeeper case, the python was attempting to swallow the zookeeper's head when other keepers intervened. In addition, at least one Burmese python as small as 2.7 m (8.9 ft) constricted and killed an intoxicated adult.   How about fish?! Sounds like a good place to do some quick hitters!   Contrary to popular belief, only a limited number of shark species are known to pose a serious threat to humans. The species that are most dangerous can be indiscriminate and will take any potential meal they happen to come across (as an oceanic whitetip might eat a person floating in the water after a shipwreck), or may bite out of curiosity or mistaken identity (as with a great white shark attacking a human on a surfboard possibly because it resembles its favored prey, a seal). Of more than 568 shark species, only four have been involved in a significant number of fatal unprovoked attacks on humans: the great white shark, tiger shark, bull shark, and the oceanic whitetip shark. These sharks, being large, powerful predators, may sometimes attack and kill humans; it is worth noting that they have all been filmed in open water by unprotected divers.   So, I found a pretty cool yet messed up story. On July 1, 1916, Charles Vansant was maimed in the water in front of a hotel in Beach Haven, New Jersey. He died as a result of his wounds. Less than a week later, Charles Bruder perished in Spring Lake, just 50 miles up the Jersey Shore. His legless body was pulled from the water.  Then 10-year-old Lester Stilwell was bitten and dragged under the water while playing with his friends in Matawan Creek. A 24-year-old local, Watson Stanley Fisher, hurried into the creek to look for Stilwell's body, but he, too, was mauled by the shark and eventually died.  That same day, just a mile downstream, 14-year-old Joseph Dunn was also bitten. He survived the attack. These third and fourth deaths thrust New Jersey's shark problem into the national spotlight, and marked a turning point in America's collective psyche, according to Burgess: Sharks were no longer just interesting marine animals, they could be killers. President Woodrow Wilson allotted federal aid to "drive away all the ferocious man-eating sharks which have been making prey of bathers," the Philadelphia Inquirer reported on July 14, 1916.  The Philadelphia Evening Ledger said on July 15 that "the shark menace was formally discussed the day before at a Cabinet meeting in Washington." The newspaper reported that a ship would be dispatched to cooperate with the Coast Guard, and "active warfare against sharks instituted." Meanwhile, New Jersey fishermen, Coast Guard members, and townspeople threw sticks of dynamite into Matawan Creek and used wire nets to try to capture the offending animal. Local fishermen ended up catching various shark suspects, including a 215-pound, 9.5-foot-long female shark with 12 babies in her belly.  Finally, New Yorker Michael Schleisser caught and killed an 8-foot, 325-pound great white just a few miles from where Stilwell and Fisher were attacked. The creature had 15 pounds of human remains in its stomach.  This story is what is said to be the inspiration for the movie, JAWS! Piranhas   Attacks by piranhas resulting in deaths have occurred in the Amazon basin. In 2011, a drunk 18-year-old man was attacked and killed in Rosario del Yata, Bolivia. In 2012, a five-year-old Brazilian girl was attacked and killed by a shoal of P. nattereri. Some Brazilian rivers have warning signs about lethal piranhas.   Catfish   Reports have been made of goonch catfish eating humans in the Kali River in India. The Kali River goonch attacks were a series of fatal attacks on humans believed to be perpetrated by a goonch weighing 90 kilograms (200 lb) in three villages on the banks of the Kali River in India and Nepal, between 1998 and 2007. The first attack occurred in April 1998, when at 13:00, 17-year-old Dil Bahadur, while swimming in the river, was dragged underwater in front of his girlfriend and several eyewitnesses. No remains were found, even after a three-day search spanning 5 kilometers (3.11 miles). Three months later, at Dharma Ghat, a young boy was pulled underwater in front of his father, who watched helplessly. No corpse was ever found. The final attack occurred in 2007 when an 18-year-old Nepalese man disappeared in the river, dragged down by something described as a mud-colored "water pig".    Additionally there have been reports of Wels catfish killing and eating humans in Europe. Large predatory catfish such as the Redtail catfish and Piraiba are thought to have contributed to the loss of life when the Sobral Santos II ferry sank in the Amazon River in 1981.   Groupers   The Giant grouper is one of the largest species of bony fish in the world, reaching a maximum length of 3 meters and weight of 600 kilograms.  There have been cases of this species attacking and possibly consuming humans, along with the closely-related Atlantic goliath grouper.   Lizards   Large Komodo dragons are the only known lizard species to occasionally attack and consume humans. Because they live on remote islands, attacks are infrequent and may go unreported. Despite their large size, attacks on people are often unsuccessful and the victims manage to escape with severe wounds.   Well there you have it folks…man eating animals! It seems after this…we are only at the top of the food chain because certain animals allow us to be there.    In closing, here are the man-eater body counts Individual man-eater death tolls include:   436 — Champawat tiger (Nepal/India) 400 — Leopard of Panar (Northern India) 300+ — Gustave (crocodile) (Burundi), rumoured 150 — Leopard of the Central Provinces of India 135 — Tsavo's man-eating lions (Kenya) 125+ — Leopard of Rudraprayag (India) 113 — Beast of Gévaudan (France) 50+ — Tigers of Chowgarh (India) 42 — Leopard of Gummalapur (India) 40 — Wolves of Paris (France)   Movies:   https://screenrant.com/best-killer-animal-movies/

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A geneticist in Michigan and his roommates unknowingly rent a haunted apartment. What ensues may be a Polish ghost story, or it may be something more sinister and demonic. Also, a little bit of Indian folklore about a mangrove forest in Bengal, India. Show notes at https://homespunhaints.com or follow us @homespunhaints on IG, FB, Twitter, Pinterest and TikiTok. YouTube at https://homespunhaints.com/youtube.Read Bill's works at https://www.amazon.com/ANIELA-Apprentices-Notebook-William-Presley-ebook/dp/B093X2N4XN and in the Timber Ghost Press anthology at https://www.timberghostpress.com/out-of-time.htmlLike spooky enamel pins? Purchase cool gifts from https://ectogasm.net and use code HAINTS for 10% off all orders of $20 or more.

Pankaj Mishra's Run and Hide tells a story of modern Indian times, as the hidden pasts of wealthy, Gatsby-style tech entrepreneurs must be reckoned with. And to help put this modern India in context, Dr Pragya Dhital will consider the resonances of the tumultuous period of "The Emergency", the response of the Indian government to a period of "internal disturbance" in the 1970s. She discusses the homemade or samizdat style leaflets which journalists like Ram Dutt Tripathi used to great effect. The cuisine of India is a national symbol around the world, but Dr Sharanya Murali explores how this most traditional artform, cookery, can become iconoclastic when utilised in performance art by the likes of Pushpamala N and Raj Goody. And Dr Vikram Visana will consider populism in India, telling us how differing parties are vying to answer questions of national identity which seem increasingly ill-suited to the challenges facing this modern democracy - and one of the key figures he discusses is KM Munshi. Asked for their key cultural figures of India the panel made some eclectic choices. Seek out the short stories of Ismat Chughtai who endured an obscenity trial for her works, and VS Naipaul was viewed as a great chronicler of a crisis in the Hindu struggle with the modern world. Bilkis Dadi was the most recognisable face of the Shaheen Bagh protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act and the music of Mehdi Hassan was remembered as a culturally unifying force between India and Pakistan. Read more at: https://www.shethepeople.tv/news/shaheen-baghs-bilkis-dadi-on-bbcs-100-women-of-2020-list/ Presented by Rana Mitter Produced by Kevin Core If you want more programmes exploring South Asian culture and history you can find Rana looking at the film Pather Panchali made by Satyajit Ray and the writing of Sunjeev Sahota https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b060zmjs Maha Rafi Atal, Anindita Ghosh, Jahnavi Phalkey and Yasmin Khan share their research in an episode called Everything You Never Knew About Indian history https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b069yb6k O What a Lovely Savas explores India's First World War experiences https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b047zvbj Tariq Ali on the 50th anniversary of 1968 uprisings https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p05x9zq2 Rana explores Pakistan politics and water supplies https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000s9cg Amitav Gosh on weaving the ancient legend about the goddess of snakes, Manasa Devi into a journey between America, the Sundarbans and Venice https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00066px Arundhati Roy https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08slx9t

From a Booker-shortlisted author comes a wonderful fable, brought to life in audio with a beautiful musical score and narration by Ali Seth. Thousands of islands rise from the rivers' rich silts, crowned with forests of mangrove, rising on stilts. This is the Sundarban, where great rivers give birth; to a vast jungle that joins Ocean and Earth. Jungle Nama is a beautiful verse adaptation of a legend from the Sundarbans, the world's largest mangrove forest. It tells the story of the avaricious rich merchant Dhona, the poor lad Dukhey and his mother; it is also the story of Dokkhin Rai, a mighty spirit who appears to humans as a tiger, of Bon Bibi, the benign goddess of the forest, and her warrior brother, Shah Jongoli. Jungle Nama is the story of an ancient legend with urgent relevance to today's climate crisis. Its themes of limiting greed and of preserving the balance between the needs of humans and nature have never been more timely. Written in Amitav Ghosh's interpretation of the traditional Bengali verse meter poyar.

Amitav Ghosh, celebrated author and Jnanpith awardee, says it's not him or his body of work that is changing, but it's the planet that has changed. Climate change effects that are being observed around the world can no longer be escaped. “There's nowhere else,” he says. In this special podcast, The Quint's Opinion Editor, Nishtha Gautam, catches up with Amitav Ghosh to discuss his new book, The Nutmeg's Curse, which is based on climate change, the history of colonialism and how society has changed over centuries. In the book, Ghosh traces the trajectory of the spread of nutmeg from the Banda Islands to the rest of the world, which is symbolic of the wider sweep of the colonial mindset across the globe that brought both human and environmental devastation. From starting as a weaver of tales of the history of people to almost straddling the world of climate action today, Ghosh has come a long way. He says it's what one would expect. The Hungry Tide (2004) author recalls visiting the Sundarbans in the early 2000s to research for the book. “The climate effect was ever-present. Saltwater intrusion, change in species, it was all very visible there. That's when I started to take the [issue] seriously,” he says. On the rich shirking their climate responsibility and blaming the poor, he says it's a classic case of blaming the victim. He remarks, for example, “There's this brainwashing that someone will buy a Tesla and [it will] shrink their carbon footprint. The embodied emission in producing a Tesla is enormous... it has a huge footprint not just in terms of carbon, but other elements as well.” According to Ghosh, ‘common but differentiated responsibility' is the way forward for nations. The US, the United Kingdom, Russia, and European nations that developed fast have huge historic emissions. In contrast, China and India's per capita emissions currently are smaller. “But again, we have to remember that the middle class and wealthy Indians' carbon footprint is just as big as that of Americans,” he says. On the ongoing COP26 Summit, Ghosh says it may not be very different from any of the other meetings. “Already now we can see the huge roadblocks it has run into,” he says, referring to Jair Bolsonaro's demand that Brazil be paid for preserving the Amazon, Saudi Arabia's diluting of the language, and India's possible brainwashing given its opening up of forests and coal mines. Tune in to listen to the whole conversation!   Host: Nishtha Gautam is the Oped Editor at The Quint Guest: Amitav Ghosh is an Indian writer and the winner of the Jnanpith award Music: Big Bang Fuzz

Von Achim Nuhr Im Grenzgebiet von Indien und Bangladesch, wo mächtige Flüsse in den Golf von Bengalen münden, liegen die Sundarbans. In dem größten Mangrovensumpf der Welt leben fast fünf Millionen Inder sowie zwei Millionen Bangladeschis, viele von ihnen auf überfüllten Inseln. Weil der Meeresspiegel steigt, bröckelt ihre Heimat: Mehrere Inseln versanken bereits komplett im Meer, weitere könnten in den nächsten Jahren folgen. Tausende Familien verloren bereits ihre Äcker, die Vereinten Nationen erklärten sie zu Umweltflüchtlingen. Der Autor bereiste die Sundarbans und fragte Einwohner und Experten nach der Zukunft der Region, die nur 80 Kilometer unterhalb der Millionenstadt Kalkutta beginnt.

-Due to the high prevalence of corona virus in India, Vietnam, South America and South Africa, the citizens of those countries have been completely banned from visiting Sri Lanka. -Two terrorists were shot dead in a gun battle yesterday in the Sundarbans area of ​​Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir. -The fundamental rights petition filed in the High Court seeking an order declaring the President to hold the post of Minister of Buddhist Affairs was dismissed. -People's health Minister Ma Subramaniam said people need not fear about the Zika virus. -The 32nd Olympic Games, which have been postponed for a year due to the Corona threat, begin on the 23rd in the Japanese capital, Tokyo. -What did you talk to the Union Health Secretary about the Madurai AIIMS? Tamil Nadu Health Secretary Dr. Radhakrishnan said. -Flights from Trichy to Hyderabad will resume tomorrow. -The White House has announced that President Joe Biden has appointed Los Angeles Mayor Corsetti as US Ambassador to India. -Bangladesh is currently ranked 30th in the world, behind Pakistan in the incidence of corona virus infection. -In the UK, 35,707 people have been diagnosed with corona in the last 24 hours. As a result, the number of victims has crossed 50.58 lakh.

Davide Latini è un viaggiatore seriale e un esperto conoscitore del sud est asiatico, in tutte le sue contraddizioni e continue emergenze umanitarie. Nel suo ultimo romanzo, "Il cacciatore di miele" ha raccontato la vita quotidiana nelle Sundarbans, in Bangladesh, tra l'avidità del neocolonialismo e le feroci tigri del Bengala. Dove una guerra di tutti contro tutti per i più poveri assume una forma brutale, nel cuore di una terra meravigliosa e senza pietà. ✍️ www.scritturaefficace.com✍️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_PI6E3rX1xvrAB5Cnkb5nw ✍️ Sito: http://www.scritturaefficace.com/ ✍️ Gruppo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/scritturaefficace/

Nora Fatehi is a dancer, film actress, and singer who is well known in Bollywood for movies such as Roar: Tigers of the Sundarbans and Satyamev Jayate, in which she was seen in the recreated version of the song Dilbar. On #ABtalks, Nora takes us back to her past, hidden away from the spotlight; from waiting in long queues to prove her talent, traveling across continents to achieve her goals, and ultimately landing blockbuster roles in Bollywood.

Nora Fatehi is a dancer, film actress, and singer who is well known in Bollywood for movies such as Roar: Tigers of the Sundarbans and Satyamev Jayate, in which she was seen in the recreated version of the song Dilbar. On #ABtalks, Nora takes us back to her past, hidden away from the spotlight; from waiting in long queues to prove her talent, traveling across continents to achieve her goals, and ultimately landing blockbuster roles in Bollywood.

Bangladesh, a lush green country is famous for its many rivers, thus making it a fertile place. The country has one of the world's largest mangrove area, Sundarbans, which is a home to Royal Bengal Tigers. www.chimesradio.com  http://onelink.to/8uzr4g  https://www.facebook.com/chimesradio/  https://www.instagram.com/vrchimesradio/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Sundarban mangrove forests of Eastern India and Bangladesh, with its elusive Royal Bengal Tiger are as wild as mysterious and beautiful. Go wild here with Anand Parameswaran.

A group of beleaguered refugees arrive on an uninhabited island in the Sundarbans to create a new life for themselves, only to have their dreams crushed by government sponsored caste violence. Listen to our latest episode to learn about a massacre, almost worse than the anti-muslim pogrom in Gujrat (2002) or the anti-sikh genocide (1984), but very little talked about.  Check out The Pod Store by Aman Seth: 1. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Thepodstore 2. Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/show/6wDT8kiyUCivQZ5eF3yTaq?si=PvSKv3U6ShW0Uuf2EfzUwQ 3. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCma8XYAeUr5xviZw_Ak7qKg Sources: 1. Mallick, Ross. "Refugee Resettlement in Forest Reserves: West Bengal Policy Reversal and the Marichjhapi Massacre." The Journal of Asian Studies 58, no. 1 (1999): 104-25. https://www.jstor.org/stable/2658391 2. Annu Jalais. "Dwelling on Morichjhanpi: When Tigers Became 'Citizens', Refugees 'Tiger-Food'." Economic and Political Weekly 40, no. 17 (2005): 1757-762. http://www.jstor.org/stable/4416535 3. https://www.forwardpress.in/2016/09/hindu-casteism-led-to-the-creation-of-east-pakistan/ 4. https://thewire.in/history/partition-dalits-bengal 5. https://kolkata-partition-museum.org/chronicling-resettlement/#h 6. https://www.downtoearth.org.in/blog/forests/tribal-communities-suffer-when-evicted-in-the-name-of-conservation-64376 7. http://www.millenniumpost.in/kolkata/ace-journalist-sukharanjan-sengupta-passes-away-274506 8. https://theprint.in/opinion/40-yrs-ago-the-left-mercilessly-massacred-dalit-bengalis-now-its-back-to-haunt-them/235648/ DOCUMENTARY on MARICHJHAPI: https://canvaspix.wordpress.com/2011/05/24/marichjhanpi/

Topics 1) 01:12 Overfishing in Sundarbans 2) 07:15 Greenland's depleting ice cover 3) 12:40 Encroachment in tiger habitats Content Creators Satyajeet Patil Muskan Fakir Shikha Pandey Host Masira Shaikh You can show your support by being a patron on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/naturalistfoundation

Abhinandan's version of how he and Rajyasree met:Abhinandan: I was shooting a documentary in Bengal actually. I was in the Sundarbans and late at night, I was going with my crew.Rajyasree: And? Chudail came?Abhinandan: Suddenly there was this [malicious laugh] and the whole crew ran off. I was like, what is this? Then suddenly she emerged.Rajyasree: And then?Abhinandan: Then I said I'm not scared because I'm a brave Punjabi with Tamil blood also. So I said, “I'm not scared.” She was impressed and then she said, “Will you give me a job?”Rajyasree: And when you came back, you brought a chudail with you. [Surprisingly] you didn't say that I sat on a tiger and I came towards you.Rajyasree and Abhinandan burst out laughing.This and a whole lot of other stuff awful and awesome as Abhinandan Sekhri and Rajyasree Sen discuss Season 2 of the Netflix series Politician; Saif Ali Khan's comments on nepotism; documentary The Saroj Khan Story, and various commercials.Tune in! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Sundarbans in Bengal, India have become a speeded up version of global climate change.

Sandip talks to ecological economist, Nilanjan Ghosh, Director of the Observer Research Foundation (ORF), Kolkata about the future of Sundarbans and the damage that cyclone Amphan has done to the region.

Super Cyclone Amphan was the strongest cyclone formed in the Bay of Bengal in this century. It weakened before hitting the coast of India and Bangladesh, and a contributor to that is the fragile Sundarbans mangrove system. ThePrint’s science editor, Sandhya Ramesh, explains how mangroves protect against storm surges and what caused Amphan to become so strong in the first place.

Lina Mounzer in Lebanon speaks about the protests which have seen people take to the streets despite lockdown. John McRae shares some good news from Australia and Matthew Krupczak from Atlanta, Georgia, tells us why he is worried that the easing of restrictions in his neighbourhood could mean the sacrifices so far could be for nothing. And Rajesh Kumar Shaw gives us his insights from The Sundarbans in India, where the return of migrant labourers could mean the spread of Covid -19 in an area with only basic medical help.

Amitav Ghosh's latest book, “Gun Island”, takes its readers on an adventurous journey from the mangrove forests of the Sundarbans to raging wildfires in Los Angeles and to a Venice that is inexorably sinking into the sea. Amitav is one of the most accomplished writers in either India or the US, the two countries in which he lives. In 2018, he became the first English-language writer to receive the Jnanpith Award, India's highest literary honor. Amitav is known for novels such as Shadow Lines, The Glass Palace, The Hungry Tide, and the Ibis Trilogy, which chronicles the opium trade between India and China run by the East India Company, but also for non-fiction works such as The Great Derangement, which sets out to understand our collective failure to deal with climate change. In Gun Island, published in 2019, Amitav uses the power of stories and legends to look at a reality where humans seem at the same time more connected and more disconnected than ever before. The book's narrator, Deen, a Brooklyn-based antiquarian from Kolkata, becomes obsessed with untangling the mystery of an old Bengali folktale. Throughout the book, climate change provides the backdrop to a story that is full of natural disasters and human tragedies. At times, the uncanny coincidences and freak weather events blur the boundaries between legend and reality, and the plot becomes almost unbelievable. Yet reality sometimes really is stranger than fiction, and in an interview with npr, Amitav recalls such an incidence: In 2016, working on Gun Island, he described a scene in which a wildfire was advancing toward a Los Angeles museum. About half a year later, reality outran his imagination, as the Skirball fire burned on the hill adjoining the Getty Center in December 2017. Amitav thinks that in order to deal effectively with climate change, we have to open ourselves to ways of thinking that go beyond scientific and technological approaches: "What interests me more and more, and I'm sure that shows in the book, is what science cannot tell us. [...] The idea that nature is entirely the domain of science - I don't really accept that. Within this world there is something in excess of what science can tell us - certainly right now, and perhaps even in the future." You'll hear Amitav explain his views on the limits of science in a discussion about geoengineering. Gun Island covers an incredibly broad range of topics, and so the conversation also touches on the role of modern technology in migration, fantasy lives, our changing (perception of) reality, and social hysteria. The interview with Amitav Ghosh was recorded in July 2019. Photo credit: Photo credit: Aradhana Seth Amitav Ghosh's website with information on his books, essays, interviews, and mores

durée : 00:29:59 - Les Nuits de France Culture - par : Philippe Garbit, Albane Penaranda, Mathilde Wagman - La Nuit de l’Inde - Entretien 2/3 avec Karthika Naïr, auteure et poétesse, qui publie "Le Tigre de miel" et Johanna Blayac traductrice de "La laitière de Bangalore" de Shoba Narayan. - réalisation : Virginie Mourthé

In Madrid beraten Politiker*innen, Wissenschaftler*innen und Diplomat*innen über Maßnahmen, wie die Klimakrise eingedämmt werden kann. Achim Nuhr war in einem Gebiet unterwegs, wo die Folgen des Klimawandels unmittelbar zu spüren sind. Von Achim Nuhr.

How do you want to die? This episode covers both logical and supernatural events including the Otter Man of the Northwest, the Hawaiian God of Fire, ʻAilāʻau, also know as Eater of Forests, as well as a watcher in the woods. All of these things have threatened lives around the world. A mimic in the camping group Kushtaka: The Otter Cryptid of Alaska Tigers of The Sundarbans, India Newly formed legends regarding ʻAilāʻau Footprints watching our camp Sleeping with the door open

Amitav Ghosh on linking refugees, climate change, Venice & Bengali forests in his fiction. New Generation Thinker Islam Issa on Epstein's Lucifer sculpture. Rana Mitter presents. Gun Island by Amitav Ghosh weaves the ancient legend about the goddess of snakes, Manasa Devi into a journey between America, the Sundarbans and Venice. You can also find Amitav Ghosh talking to Free Thinking about the need for fiction to reflect climate change here https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07z7bnd The emotional epic that is Layla and Majnun is the subject of events at the Bradford Literature Festival https://www.bradfordlitfest.co.uk/ which runs until July 7th and the Shubbak Festival which runs until July 14th https://www.shubbak.co.uk/ Film maker Soraya Syed and story-teller and producer Alia Alzougbi discuss the story's eternal attraction and ability to speak to contemporary issues. New Generation Thinkers is a scheme run by the BBC and the AHRC to select ten academics each year who can turn their research into radio. Islam Issa teaches at Birmingham City University. His books include Milton in the Arab-Muslim World. Free Thinking Landmarks on Paradise Lost https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08nf037 One Thousand and One Nights https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b052gz7g Producer: Jacqueline Smith

Climate change is here affecting weather conditions and sea levels. In India it's also having a more surprising influence on the country's tigers. On this edition of Making Contact, reporter Daniel Grossman takes us to India in Heat of the Moment: Sea Level Rise. Heat of the Moment was originally produced for the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting and WBUR. Featuring: Pranabes Sanyal, former park director for the Sunderbans Tiger Reserve; Amit Mallick, Sundarbans resident and man attacked by tiger; Tushar Kanjilal, secretary of the Tagore Society for Rural Development; Mohammed Sheikh Gafur, Sundarbans resident and tea shop owner; Sugata Hazra, an oceanographer at Calcutta s Jadavapur University; Ainun Nishat representative to the International Union for Conservation of Nature; Shafiqul Islam, director of a small college and founder of the Pani Committee; Sheikh Nural Ala, chief engineer for this region of the Water Development Board; Atiq Rahman, director of the Bangladesh Center for Advanced Studies; Daniel Grossman, journalist. Host: Jasmin Lopez Producers: Andrew Stelzer, Laura Flynn, George Lavender, Jasmin Lopez Contributing Producers: Daniel Grossman Executive Director: Lisa Rudman Web Editor: Kwan Booth The post Heat of the Moment: Sea Level Rise appeared first on KPFA.

インドネシア出身のアニーサ（Annisa）と、バングラデシュ出身のアシーフ（Asif）の二人を迎えたトークの３回目です。今回のテーマは「インドネシアとバングラデシュ、それぞれの国を旅する」です。 聞き手：Joe Lauer（広島大学外国語教育研究センタ―） Image credit (Kuakata Beach): Happiest_persoN via Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0. ＊エントリーの「スクリプトを見る」をクリックすると、番組内で使われている表現を見ることができます（スクリプトは表示されません）。 ＊パソコンのブラウザでお聞きの方は、下に表示されている緑色のプレーヤーで、セクション単位での頭出し・巻き戻しができます。 Download MP3 スマートフォン用 （16:08　7.9MB　中級～上級）+++この番組で使われている主な表現（Good Tourist Places in Bangladesh and Indonesia）+++ one at a time = one by one, one after another Cox's Bazar = the world's longest natural sandy beach (125 kms) unbroken = not interrupted by towns, private lands, etc. is not available = is not found Dhaka = the capital of Bangladesh Chittagong = a city in eastern Bangladesh, near Cox's Bazar and Myanmar Bali = an Indonesian island with a lot of Hindu culture. Also famous for scuba diving and beaches. Sanur Beach = a Bali beach with nearby hotels, restaurants, and shopping centers Kecak = a dance in Bali almost always performed by men. It's also called the Ramayana Monkey Chant, because it's related to monkeys and a famous battle. Kuakata Beach = a wide sandy beach on the southernmost tip of Bangladesh. People can see the sunrise and sunset over the ocean on the same day. an opportunity = a chance, a possibility a mechanism = a system or way something is done. (Note: When Asif talks about "a communication mechanism", he is referring to transportation.) an approach = a way of doing things Bogor Botanical Gardens = a huge and beautiful garden near Jakarta, featuring many unique plants, trees, birds and bats. Rafflesia Arnoldi = the world's largest flower. Originated on the islands of Borneo and Sumatra. Nicknamed "the corpse flower" because it has a bad smell. It does not have roots. Sundarbans = a gigantic mangrove forest on the coastline, near the Indian border. It's a World Heritage Site. Tigers are protected here. 10,000 square kilometers = a little over half the size of Shikoku Khulna = a city in southwest Bangladesh a launch = a motor boat with no roof a steamer = Also called a steamboat. Steam turns propellers or paddle wheels. Bandung = the third largest city in Indonesia, with a population about the same as Osaka Prefecture (8,600,000). The area is especially known for interesting volcanoes and buildings. culinary = related to cooking and food 5-star quality = the best, excellent the currency = the money used in the country The Dhaka-Chittagong Highway = this is the main road in Bangladesh, from the capital to near the Myanmar border. It is basically one lane in each direction. ingredients = 材料 Java = one of the main Indonesian islands batik = a cloth with beautiful patterns. Worn by men and women, it is often wrapped around the hip. a sari = a long cloth worn by women, especially in traditional India and Bangladesh. It is also wrapped around the waist but extends over a shoulder. In Bangladesh, it's usually spelled “sharee.” the Indian subcontinent = Mostly on the Indian Plate, it is usually defined as the countries of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bhutan.

インドネシア出身のアニーサ（Annisa）と、バングラデシュ出身のアシーフ（Asif）の二人を迎えたトークの３回目です。今回のテーマは「インドネシアとバングラデシュ、それぞれの国を旅する」です。 聞き手：Joe Lauer（広島大学外国語教育研究センタ―） Image credit (Kuakata Beach): Happiest_persoN via Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0. ＊エントリーの「スクリプトを見る」をクリックすると、番組内で使われている表現を見ることができます（スクリプトは表示されません）。 ＊パソコンのブラウザでお聞きの方は、下に表示されている緑色のプレーヤーで、セクション単位での頭出し・巻き戻しができます。 Download MP3 スマートフォン用 （16:08　7.9MB　中級～上級）+++この番組で使われている主な表現（Good Tourist Places in Bangladesh and Indonesia）+++ one at a time = one by one, one after another Cox's Bazar = the world's longest natural sandy beach (125 kms) unbroken = not interrupted by towns, private lands, etc. is not available = is not found Dhaka = the capital of Bangladesh Chittagong = a city in eastern Bangladesh, near Cox's Bazar and Myanmar Bali = an Indonesian island with a lot of Hindu culture. Also famous for scuba diving and beaches. Sanur Beach = a Bali beach with nearby hotels, restaurants, and shopping centers Kecak = a dance in Bali almost always performed by men. It's also called the Ramayana Monkey Chant, because it's related to monkeys and a famous battle. Kuakata Beach = a wide sandy beach on the southernmost tip of Bangladesh. People can see the sunrise and sunset over the ocean on the same day. an opportunity = a chance, a possibility a mechanism = a system or way something is done. (Note: When Asif talks about "a communication mechanism", he is referring to transportation.) an approach = a way of doing things Bogor Botanical Gardens = a huge and beautiful garden near Jakarta, featuring many unique plants, trees, birds and bats. Rafflesia Arnoldi = the world's largest flower. Originated on the islands of Borneo and Sumatra. Nicknamed "the corpse flower" because it has a bad smell. It does not have roots. Sundarbans = a gigantic mangrove forest on the coastline, near the Indian border. It's a World Heritage Site. Tigers are protected here. 10,000 square kilometers = a little over half the size of Shikoku Khulna = a city in southwest Bangladesh a launch = a motor boat with no roof a steamer = Also called a steamboat. Steam turns propellers or paddle wheels. Bandung = the third largest city in Indonesia, with a population about the same as Osaka Prefecture (8,600,000). The area is especially known for interesting volcanoes and buildings. culinary = related to cooking and food 5-star quality = the best, excellent the currency = the money used in the country The Dhaka-Chittagong Highway = this is the main road in Bangladesh, from the capital to near the Myanmar border. It is basically one lane in each direction. ingredients = 材料 Java = one of the main Indonesian islands batik = a cloth with beautiful patterns. Worn by men and women, it is often wrapped around the hip. a sari = a long cloth worn by women, especially in traditional India and Bangladesh. It is also wrapped around the waist but extends over a shoulder. In Bangladesh, it's usually spelled “sharee.” the Indian subcontinent = Mostly on the Indian Plate, it is usually defined as the countries of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bhutan.

The Sundarbans, part of the world's largest mangrove forest and stretching across India and Bangladesh, have been tarnished by a 350,000-liter oil spill. David Biello reports  

Bollywood Film Previews Roar - Tigers Of The Sundarbans Uday, a young photojournalist on assignment in the jungles of the Sundarbans, rescues a white tiger cub ensnared in a poacher's trap and brings the cub to a small settlement he is based in. Soon, panic among the villagers sets in.  Apparently Salman Khan launched the trailer to this movie. Set to release on Oct 31st http://www.roarthefilm.com/http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3796006/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPygBbwFZUI

Moyna Huda is a filmmaker from Bangladesh who screened his new film "A Tale of the Sundarbans." The Sundarbans are the biggest mangrove forest in the world and a unique repository of biodiversity in Bangladesh.

Moyna Huda is a filmmaker from Bangladesh who screened his new film "A Tale of the Sundarbans." The Sundarbans are the biggest mangrove forest in the world and a unique repository of biodiversity in Bangladesh.