Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Kenneth Anderson's grave in Bangalore

Kenneth Anderson (1910–1974) was an Indian writer and hunter who wrote many books about his adventures in the jungles of South India. He also had a son Donald (Don) Anderson who still goes out to enjoy the jungles he and his father once roamed in. He lives in Bangalore and still loves the jungles and all the wildlife found in it. Join us on Facebook here - http://www.facebook.com/KennethAndersonFans.


On his gravestone you read:


Author and friend to all the wild animals and little birds.


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Books written by Kenneth Anderson



  • Nine Maneaters And One Rogue (1954)
  • The Black Panther of Sivanipalli and Other Adventures of the Indian Jungle (1959)
  • Jungles Long Ago
  • Man Eaters and Jungle Killers
  • Tiger Roars
  • Tales from the Indian Jungle
  • This is the Jungle
  • The Call of the Man Eater

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary

is a Bird Sanctuary in the Mandya District of the state of Karnataka in India. It is a very small sanctuary, being only 67 km². in area, and comprises six islets on the banks of the Kaveri River. Ranganthittu is located near the historic town of Srirangapatna.