Tiger Quote by Jim Corbett
““The steel blue of the fern-fringed pool where the water rests a little before cascading over rock and shingle to draw breath again in another pool more beautiful than the one just left - the flash of the gaily coloured kingfisher as he breaks the surface of the water, shedding a shower of diamonds from his wings as he rises with a chirp of delight, a silver minnow held firmly in his vermilion bill - the belling of the sambhar and the clear tuneful call of the chital apprising the jungle folk that the tiger, whose pugmarks show wet on the sand where a few minutes before he crossed the river, is out in search of his dinner””
About This Quote
Source Book: Man-Eaters of Kumaon, Jim Corbett, 1944
A vivid description of a jungle scene where water, birds, and animals interact, highlighting nature’s beauty and the predator’s hunt.
In simple terms: Nature’s vivid scene and a predator’s hunt.
Key Takeaway
Observe and appreciate nature’s details.
Themes
nature
wildlife
predation
beauty
Mood
awe
curiosity
serenity
Type
descriptive
poetic
When to use this quote
- hiking
- birdwatching
- photography
- environmental education
Key Concepts
ecosystem
food chain
habitat
sensory imagery
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this scene reflect the balance of life?
- What emotions does the vivid imagery evoke?
A Different Perspective
Focus on the beauty may overlook the danger to prey.
