But while the enormous elephant and the charismatic tiger are what mostly attract people, it’s the little critters on leaf-littered forest floors that leave a lasting impression. A little too lasting sometimes. A few months ago, I was speaking with the Muthuvan tribals who were extracting wild reed in Munnar, Kerala. Similarly, two weeks ago, I didn’t notice the little intruder while returning from the Anamalai Tiger Reserve in Pollachi. Of all these pesky creatures, leeches have the best manners.

Source: The Hindu April 10, 2018 18:45 UTC