Panna Tiger Reserve

Filmmaker Mandakini Malla has spent over two decades capturing the many moods of Panna Tiger Reserve. She talks about how unchecked tourism can mean trouble for its wildlife, and why despite all the challenges this Central Indian forest will always be close to her heart

For thousands of years, hundreds of vultures have built nests on the steep, ancient gorges of Panna, but new developments stand to submerge these landscapes. If the plan goes through, will the vultures return to nest?

Residents of Panna form odd alliances and warm friendships. But today, they face a serious threat. A predator is out on a hunt. Will the jungle grapevine sound a red alert? Or will the leopard secure a meal?

For nearly five centuries, the nomadic Pardhi community has lived in Panna's forests. Traditionally, they were hired by Maharajas to track big game. Today, the former hunters use the same skills to protect its wildlife

Along the banks of the Ken River, a cold-blooded predator quietly waits. The marsh crocodile lays motionless for hours, but once it sets its eyes on prey, it strikes within seconds

What does it take to bring back tigers to a forest that was once a hostile place for them? Experts talk about how the disappearance of tigers from Panna National Park gave birth to one of India’s most successful conservation stories

Summer, winter, spring, monsoon - every season transforms Panna, pushing its wild star cast to shift strategies, work together and keep the jungle drama alive