Battle of Wills
<p><strong>Second Prize: Battle of Wills:</strong> Two carnivores face off in the dry, grassy habitat of the Pench Tiger Reserve in high summer – a pair of Indian jackals <em>Canis aureus indicus</em> and a Changeable Hawk Eagle <em>Nisaetus cirrhatus</em>. The eagle accepted the interlopers’ challenge, attacking and locking one of the jackals in a fierce fight while the other quietly began eating. Eventually, the tussle ended mutually, with them accepting each others’ presence as they shared the meal. For capturing this stunning moment in the high-octane drama of survival between two species, Abhijit Somvanshi was awarded the second prize.</p>
<p><strong>Location:</strong> Pench Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh<br />
<strong>Details:</strong> Camera: Nikon D3300, Lens: Nikkor 200-500 mm. f5.6, Shutter speed: 1/1000 sec., ISO: 400, Aperture: f/5.6, Focal length: 220 mm.<br />
<strong>Date:</strong> May 17, 2022, 7:23 a.m.</p>
<p><strong>Photo: Abhijit Somvanshi</strong></p>
