Northern India - Ranthambhore National Park

Looking like the bark of a tree, a well camouflaged collared Scops owl roosts in the late morning in Ranthambhrore.

The end of the day just outside Ranthambhore National Park.

A female sambar drinks with four other deer during a warm afternoon.

A ruddy mongoose moves quickly along a rocky ledge with his black tipped tail pointed upwards. Ranthambhore National Park .

A lagur monkey runs rapidly across the forest floor.

An male Indian gazelle or chinkara works his way across the dry and rocky terrain of Ranthambhore.

Visitors of Ranthombhore must pass through a series of anicient gateways as they enter and exit the National Park. Needless to say, there are width and height restrictions!

Massive stone walls of the Fort line a four-wheel drive track into the park.