Magnificent Makhna

Magnificent Makhna is a magnificent children's book written by Aravind Krish Bala, illustrated by Sandeep K. Luis and published by Tulika, Chennai.

This is the story of the tuskless elephant Moorthy whose pictures hangs on the walls of people of the Western Ghat because it protected their homes from poachers and timber traders.

This book documents the story of the capture of Moorthy by the Tamil Nadu Forest Department after which he is taken to the Theppakkadu camp where he resides peacefully.

However, the forests become home to many unscrupulous poachers after his departure. This is a story about conservation that really makes you think about ecology and wildlife. Do pick it up. A fabulous read.