Our final weekend in India before heading back to the states. We decided to go to Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park and Wildlife Research Center for a little relaxation and animal-viewing. But first, during breakfast we finally got to meet Dr. SM Dabak (OB-GYN), the doctor in charge of the Maternal & Child Health program (he was visiting the states during the first three weeks). Having taught (according to some of the doctors we have met) around half of the doctors in Pune in some way or form, Dr. Dabak is probably one of the most well-known and prestigious medical practitioners in the city.
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| The majestic white tiger. |
This was the first
White Tiger (
Panthera tigris) I have seen in the flesh. Surprisingly, White Tigers are not albinos or a different species; they are simply Bengal Tigers with a recessive genetic trait for white fur. These creatures are extremely rare, so much so that they no longer can be found in the wild.
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| A butterfly. |
That monstrosity of a snake below is known as the
King Cobra (
Ophiophagus hannah), the longest venomous snake in the entire world. These can grow up to around 17 feet in length, making an angry one capable of viewing you at eye level even from the ground. That, and the fact that they eat other snakes surely make their title quite fitting. The amount of venom from just one bite is enough to kill 20 people and even an adult elephant.
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| King cobra. |
Went back to the guest house to relax afterwards.
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| Chilling. |
Tomorrow: yoga!!!
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