Eat, Prey, Roar! National Award-winning filmmaker Manish Mundra reveals his passion for wildlife photography in his new book

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The Kill

These powerful images capture a family of five cheetahs - a mother and her four cubs - working in perfect harmony. When a broken leg left her unable to hunt, the mother guided her young ones with instinct and experience.

In the first frame, one of the brothers is captured mid-air, making the decisive leap toward a gazelle. Moments later, the siblings will bring it down together - a testament to their bond, training, and their mother's legacy." PICS/MANISH MUNDRA

Chhupa Rustam

"As we passed a tree, something caught my eye. I asked the driver to reverse, and there it was - a dead tree with a hollow trunk. Inside, a spotted owl stared directly at me. That moment of unexpected connection was unforgettable."

Nature's not all black and white

"While tracking a group of zebras, I noticed the elegance in their leap across a water body. The splash they created was so gentle, so poetic - it made me marvel at how even the most routine acts in nature can hold such grace."

Hamari Billi Humko Miaow

"This image (left) captures a tender yet humorous moment between a lion cub and his father. The cub appears to be scolding him - his gaze full of attitude and conviction. It's as if the little one already knows how to assert himself before the king of the jungle. The second image (above) is a familiar one in Maasai Mara: while the pride rests or attempts to sleep, the cubs are brimming with energy. They tug at tails, nibble on manes, and turn quiet moments into playful chaos - a delightful reminder of youth and joy in the wild."