18/07/2026
A national park is the last place where wildlife should have to fear humans. Yet, a Sambar deer was reportedly harassed by a visitor who pulled its antlers—an act that is not entertainment, curiosity, or bravery. It is pure disrespect towards a wild animal in its own home.
We expect wildlife to tolerate our cameras, our noise, and our intrusion, but cannot even offer the basic respect of keeping our hands to ourselves. If you visit a national park to disturb, touch, or harass animals, you are part of the problem. Wildlife does not exist for human amusement. Learn to observe from a distance, or stay out of their home altogether.