From the archive record
An aerial view of Ramsinghpura Village in Ranthambore, Rajasthan, reveals an arid rural landscape shaped by harsh climatic conditions. Brown, sparsely cultivated fields stretch across the terrain, appearing nearly fallow. The invasive Prosopis juliflora (Vilayati keekar or mesquite) dominates much of the landscape, reflecting ecological change in India’s desert state. Exploring Ranthambore from above: A stark bare and brown stunning aerial journey of outlying farmlands and village fields, just outside the buffer zone of the national park. Brown bare agricultural fields of Rajasthan at the edge of the Thar desert in western India, with occasional visitation by tigers and leopards from the adjacent National Park of Ranthambore (Ranthambhore). Discover the mesmerizing desert landscapes and d