India mourns the loss of Valmik Thapar, a dedicated tiger conserv away at 73. For over five decades, he passionately studied and particularly in Ranthambore National Park. Thapar’s work included Ranthambhore Foundation, authoring numerous books and docum advocating for stricter anti-poaching measures, leaving behind a commitment to wildlife preservation.
In a world increasingly disconnected from nature, Valmrare voice who spent his life listening to the wild. Pass and deeply committed, he gave the tiger not just his tim pen, and camera. On Saturday morning, India lost one fiercest wildlife guardians as Thapar passed away in 73.
Born in New Delhi, Thapar dedicated over five decade protecting wild tigers, especially those in Rajasthan’s R National Park. According to PTI, he was mentored by legendary Fateh Singh Rathore, and Thapar became of India’s tiger conservation movement. He co-founded the Ranthambhore Foundation in 1988 and served government committees, including the National Board the Tiger Task Force.
including Land of the Tiger and Tiger Fire. He also pro narrated documentaries for BBC, Discovery and Natio most recently My Tiger Family, which chronicled his 50 Ranthambore’s big cats.
His relationship with the famous tigress ‘Macchli’ beca deep, emotional connection with wildlife. Yet, he was in his advocacy. Thapar consistently pushed for strict laws and believed that certain habitats must remain humans for tigers to thrive. His dissenting note in the 2 Force report, warning against the overestimation of hu coexistence, remains a testament to his firm conviction
Family background and educational qualifications Thapar came from a family of intellectuals, son of jour Thapar, nephew of historian Romila Thapar, and cous Karan Thapar. He studied at The Doon School and St. College, graduating with a gold medal in sociology. He theatre artist Sanjana Kapoor, daughter of Shashi Kap Remembering him, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh c unforgettable” and “a legendary figure in the world of c The leader further called Valmiki “uncommonly knowle variety of issues relating to biodiversity.
His family, in a statement, said that Thapar tirelessly c cause of conservation with gargantuan zeal, energy an
a century.
His family also recalled that Thapar worked with state
governments of many different political parties with the
dedication. ‘He did not mince his words, nor shy away
suggestions and opinions without fear or favour, he sp
amount of passion about wildlife and conservation to a
Chief Minister as he did to a Forest Guard in a far flun
them with equal respect.’