29/07/2026
Global Tiger Day
Some people photographed tigers. Aditya spent a lifetime getting to know them.
For more than two decades, he returned to the same forests, the same trails and often the same tigers—patiently documenting their lives, identifying individuals by their unique stripe patterns, mapping territories and watching generations unfold.
This knowledge was built one observation at a time. His photographs, field notes and understanding became a trusted resource for researchers, filmmakers, guides and the Forest Department, helping deepen our understanding of Ranthambhore’s remarkable tiger population.
But spending so many years alongside tigers also taught us something else.
Protecting tigers is not enough. We must protect—and wherever possible, create—more habitat.
That understanding led us to begin rewilding thirty-five acres of degraded farmland, now known as Bagh Forest. It is a small contribution within the larger Ranthambhore landscape, but every additional patch of habitat has the potential to support life.
On this Global Tiger Day, we celebrate not just the tiger, but the forests that sustain it—and the people who quietly dedicate their lives to understanding and protecting both.
Because every tiger needs more than protection. Every tiger needs space to thrive.
That is the spirit of I Choose Earth.
It’s an invitation to make one conscious choice for the natural world—whether that’s restoring habitat, supporting conservation, reducing our footprint, or simply taking the time to notice and care.
What does I Choose Earth mean to you?
Share your thoughts in the comments, or tell us one choice you make for nature. Use so together we can inspire more people to choose Earth.
