Written by Leena Singh
Stephen Alter’s The Cobra’s Gaze delves deep into the heart of IndiaThe country’s wilderness represents a tapestry of its rich biodiversity. Alter combines unique storytelling to bring it to life. It depicts the complex relationship between humans and the natural world and challenges readers to consider the deeper meaning of their interactions with wildlife. He begins the book with the story of his encounter with Goral, a testament to the complex and often untold bond we share with nature.
Alter’s fascination with wild animals was supplemented by the books his parents gave him to read, and how living with wild animals made him realize the common existence of humans and other species. Let’s look back at what happened.Books are like travel This memoir is a testament to the ecological diversity of this country. Contrary to what the title suggests, Alter’s story is about a wide range of animals, including the tigers of Dudhwa and Bandhavgarh, the elephants of Assam, blackbucks, sambar, forest skimmers, white-billed sandpipers, wagtails, civets, and dancing frogs, to name a few. We are focusing on the phase.
