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Ashoka University‘s Archives’  team from Delhi to collect Raza H. Tehsin’s (one of the earliest wildlife conservationists of India) lifetime of works in wildlife research and conservation – his field notes, diaries, correspondences, research papers, audio visuals, press cuttings, books – to archive and digitise them for scholars and naturalists worldwide for posterity.   

Director Deepa Bhatnagar, Assistant Director Ravin Kumar and Archivist Deepshika. Initiated by wildlife historian Raza Kazmi.    

THE TIMES OF INDIA (TOI):

2020

THE STATESMAN (31st July 2018)

Udaipur Times: Real Life Hero of Udaipur 

Interview on Channel 24 on Save Gulab Bagh campaign:

Some Praises of Raza and his Works:

“I know of no one who single handedly and single mindedly, without looking for reward or recognition has, for decades, been so devoted in the love of Nature, its variety and to wildlife protection.”

– Prof. Jagat Singh Mehta, Former Foreign Secretary, Govt. of India, Former Member, National Executive of WWF (India), President Emeritus, Vidya Bhavan Society, Udaipur

“It was obvious to both of us that you are more conversant with conservation problems in India than most of the people we met. We are more than pleased to write to your government or its departments or to get Members of Parliament from England to do that if you think it would help.”

– W. J. Jordan, Director and Robert Walker, Chairman – People’s Trust for Endangered Species,Surrey, U.K.

“I am grateful to you for alerting us to this idea for an inaugural entry in the Guinness Book of Records.”

– Ian R. Smith, Assistant Editor, Guinness Book of Records

“A born naturalist, Dr. Raza Tehsin has been passionate about the natural world from his younger days in a manner that is indeed uncommon and commendable. This book (The Steed of the Jungle God) will surely be a very valuable compilation containing a wealth of information as well as the unusual insights of a remarkable person who stands in a class of his own.”

– Shri Samar Singh Dungarpur, Ex-Secretary, Govt. ofIndia and Ex- General Secretary, WWF- India

“My encounter with you gave me hope and a positive perspective of India. The work you are doing not only helps the people of Udaipur, Rajasthan and India but the whole world.”

– Henry M. Shenkman, Naturalist, U.S.A.

“This is to say thank you for the time and information which was provided by you to us during our field visit to the Udaipur Wildlife Division. The historical perspective provided by you about the sanctuaries in Udaipur was especially useful during our field investigations and helped us to identify critical issues for each PA.”

– Raman Mehta, Consultant, Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi.

“We may seek an opportunity to arrange your visits for field observations both in India and Iran. Your concern to a deep understanding of the tribal communities as specific cultural entities is much appreciated.”

– Ali Ghanbary, The Secretary, High Council for Tribal Affairs, Prime Minister’s Office, Iran.

“It is our fortune that during the course of two years’ investigations of Pichola Lake, we could discuss various aspects of this fast deteriorating wetland with you and enrich our knowledge through your lucid accounts.”

– Dr. Sanjeev Kumar, Zoological Survey ofIndia, Jodhpur

“We thank you for your letter dated 20 December 1985 along with your interesting note on a sample survey conducted by you “In India Tobacco Chewers Spit 1.564 million tones per annum”

– Habibuz Zaman, Regional Advisor on Non-Communicable Diseases for Regional Director, World Heath Organization

“A short note to thank you for your fascinating tit-bit of information on the trapping and handling of Grey Junglefowl. I must try it myself! It is a short (but very interesting) piece… Observations such as this are of very great interest, which I am always delighted to receive – very many thanks!”

– K. C. R. Howman, World Pheasant Association, England

“I’ve seen your rather touching and very interesting account in Vol. 40 of Newsletter for Birdwatchers (Nov-Dec) 2000 on ‘My Encounters with a Survivor’. So extremely well written!”

– Brigadier R. Lokaranjan, President – The Society for Nature Conservation, Hyderabad

“The Society has decided to honour you with the prestigious award “Vikas Ratna” for the excellence in your field on 11^th May 1995 in Bombay, which shall be attended by Union Ministers, State Ministers, Intellectuals and Industrialists.”

– Gurmeet Singh, Secretary General, International Friendship Society ofIndia, New Delhi

“This is to congratulate you on your beautiful observation published in the latest issue in Tiger Paper…I wonder if anyone else has been lucky enough to witness such spraying by wild tigers stalked on foot…It is astonishing that men like Inglis, Brander and Corbett never noticed spraying.”

– R. L. Brahmachary, Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta

“It is a great pleasure to go into the field with an expert observer such as yourself.”

– J. G. Frazier, D. Phil

 

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Raza H. Tehsin, a household name in this region, is the initiator of Wildlife and Forest conservation movement in Southern Rajasthan. Son of a renowned shikari T. H. Tehsin, one of the earliest big game hunters turned conservationist ofIndia, Raza grew up seeing jungles and animals around him. His father’s monopoly of arms and ammunition business in Mewar and his passion for hunting kept Raza in the forests for long periods of time since he was a child. This not only brought him close to Nature but also increased his knowledge of indigenous herbs and medicines.

RAZA AND FORESTS

Fondly known as the Vasco de Gama of Udaipur jungles, Raza has traversed most of the southern Rajasthan forests on foot. In the post-independence era, he started taking care of the family’s extensive mining operations in the forested hills and valleys around Udaipur. He stayed for years at end, alone, in uninhabited jungles of the Aravali hill ranges. Witnessing the rampant destruction of forests and wildlife with the spread of human population and commercial poaching, this jungle lover shed his weapons and started a crusade for wildlife protection and conservation. In the point in history, when wildlife conservation was not even a term known to either the citizens or the government, Raza’s crusade, by utilising his personal resources and the help of his friends in the local and national media (like Press Trust of India, Dainik Bhaskar, Rajathan Patrika etc.) brought about an era of public awareness about conserving forests of Aravallis, one of the oldest mountain range of the world. Despite the financial setbacks and the government targeting him for his activities, Raza managed to not only preserve several forests in Southern Rajasthan from destruction but also created an army of young conservationists and wildlife lovers. 

First Reporting:

He has been instrumental in the establishment of wildlife sanctuaries like Phulwari-Ki-Nal, Sitamata & Sajjangarh and has reported for the first time around 14 species from this region.

• Reported the presence of Albino Common Mongoose (First reporting in India)   
• Reported the presence of Bittern Bird in Udaipur region for the first time in year 2001.
• Reported the presence of Flat Worm (Genus Bipalium, yet to be identified) in the forest of S. Rajasthan for the first time (Fifth reporting from India) in year 1997.
• Reported the presence of Green Heron in the forest of S. Rajasthan for the first time in year 1997.
• Reported the presence of White Eared Bulbul in the forest of S. Rajasthan for the first time in year 1997.
• Reported the presence of White Bellied Miniwit in the forest of S. Rajasthan for the first time in year 1997.
• Reported the presence of Three-Toed Kingfisher in the Waakal river of S. Rajasthan for the first time in year 1997.
• Reported the presence of Baikal Teal in the Lake Fatehsagar of S. Rajasthan for the first time in year 1995.
• Reported the presence of Lesser Flamingos in the Lake Fatehsagar of S. Rajasthan for the first time in year 1994.
• Reported the presence of Albino Squirrel in the forest of S. Rajasthan for the first time in year 1994.
• Reported the presence of Albino Mongoose in the forest of S. Rajasthan for the first time (First reporting from World) in year 1993.
• Reported the presence of Rusty Spotted Cat in the forest of Rajasthan for the first time in year 1992.
• Reported the presence of Snow Trout Fish in the cave near Udaipur- The first Live Biological evidence of mythological River Saraswati’s flow through Rajasthan in year 1987.
• Reported the presence of Flying Squirrel in the forest of S. Rajasthan for the first time (First reporting from Rajasthan) in year1979.
• Reported the presence of Mouse Deer in the forest of S. Rajasthan for the first time (First reporting from Rajasthan) in year 1979.
• Reported the colony of Scorpions (Bichoo Magari – Scorpion hill) in the Panarwa forest (First reporting from the world, on the Gregarious Nature of Scorpions & their habit of making Burrows) in year 1979.

Some of the Pioneer Works & Campaigns:

• The initiator of Wildlife and Forest Conservation Movement in Southern Rajasthan.
• Instrumental in the establishment of Phulwari-Ki-Nal, Sitamata & Sajjangarh Game Sanctuaries.
• One of the early naturalists of India to study the effects of Solar Eclipse on fauna.
• One of the first naturalists to raise voice for Protection of Vultures.
• Saved 400-year-old Kalp Vriksha (Adinsonia digitata) in Udaipur during construction of General Hospital.
• Observed lunar tides in Bhim Kund (a fresh water pool) in Banswara Distt.
• Raised voice against export of frogs, which resulted in the ban by the Govt. of Rajasthan & curb of its export by the Govt. of India.
• Demanded ban on the slaughter of jackals highlighting their role as scavengers, which resulted in the up-gradation of this animal to SCHEDULE – I of the Wildlife Protection Act.
• Convinced the tribals around Udaipur to leave the Practice of Mass Hunting “Aida”.
• With his in-depth knowledge of forests and wildlife of the region, Raza mentored the Wildlife and Forest Department of Udaipur for more than four decades. 

He has provided research guidance and project assistance to students not only fromIndia but from other countries as well.

PUBLICATIONS:

Raza Tehsin is synonymous with wildlife conservation in Rajasthan. He has authored more than 80 research notes and papers in International and National journals like Tiger Paper (issued by United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation), Journal of Bombay Natural History Society, Cheetal, Zoo’s Print Journal, Newsletter for Birdwatcher, Indian Forester, Hornbill.

Raza’s articles have appeared in Books like Environmental Studies book of NCERT (Central Board syllabus for schools in India), Man Now Competes With Scavengers and Shikari Shikar Jungle Se Pyar (Hindi) and Magazines like Dharamyug and Mystic India.

BOOKS:

• Steed of Jungle God with Arefa Tehsin (Publisher: National Book Trust) Dr. Raza H. Tehsin’s 70+ years of experiences in the Mewar jungles and with its wildlife, tribes and cultures. 
• Tales from the Wild co-authored by Arefa Tehsin (Publisher: Unicorn, an imprint of Pustak Mahal)
  Animal life cycles and facts about conservation and wildlife are weaved into tales of quest, adventure and mythology.
• The Land of the Setting Sun and Other Nature Tales Co-authored by Arefa Tehsin (Publisher: TERI Press) Animal life cycles and facts about conservation and wildlife are weaved into tales of quest, adventure and mythology.
• Do Tigers Drink Blood & 13 Other Mysteries of Nature (Publisher: Red Turtle, an imprint of Rupa & Co.) A non-fiction fun book for children on mysteries of nature.

PRINT MEDIA AND TELEVISION

Hundreds of news articles, news items, features and his interviews have appeared in national and regional newspapers like The Times of India, The Hindustan Times,Hindustan, Indian Express, The Statesman, Pioneer, The Patriot, Dainik Navjyoti, Rajasthan Patrika, Dainik Bhaskar, Nai Duniya, Jansatta, Northern India Patrika, Pratah Kaal, Jai Rajasthan, Rashtradoot, Angad, Daily Bombay, Deccan Chronicle, Udaipur Express and Pratidin.

He has appeared on talk shows on TV and radio channels and has been covered by TV channels like National Geographic, India TV, Star News, ETV and Channel 24.

SURVEYS AND RECORDS

Raza has done faunal surveys of areas like Sitamata Sanctuary, Chanderiya (1990), Rampura Agoocha Mines (1988), Jawar Mines (1987), Matoon Mines (1987) and Rajpura Dariba Mines (1987).

A pioneering survey to ascertain the Most Beautiful Tree of India was led by him. He has also compiled the checklist of birds of Southern Rajasthan.

Limca Book of Records (1996) carries his name for a survey conducted by him to ascertain the quantity of spit being spat by tobacco chewers in India every year.

Environment and natural studies scholars, as well as nature enthusiasts from different fields and professions come to him for guidance not only from India, but from all over the world.

MEMBERSHIPS:

Raza is a Member of Tiger Conservation Foundation, Government of Rajasthan, Member of Zoo Advisory Committee, Udaipur, Life Member of Bombay Natural History Society – Mumbai, WWF – India, Wildlife Preservation Society of India, Dehra Dun and Former Member – The Advisory Board of Wildlife, Government of Rajasthan.

AWARDS

• Honorary Ph. D. by Jyotish Mahavidyalaya, Roorkee.
• Honorary Wildlife Warden, Udaipur District, Dept. of Forest, Govt. of Rajasthan (for 33 years)
• Honorary Membership, Wildlife Conservation Society of India, Ajmer
• Executive Member, Udaipur Chapter of WWF, Udaipur (Rtd.)

Latest Research Note: 

The Indian Forester: PANTHERS OF SOUTHERN RAJASTHAN: MY OBSERVATIONS OF 65 YEARS

Panthers of Southern Rajasthn – Indian Forester

 

A Few Other Research Notes and Papers: 

• Tehsin, R. H. (2017): How to lessen Man Animal conflict. Indian Vol.143 (Issue 10)
• Tehsin, R. H. (2016): Panthers (Panthera pardus) of Southern Rajasthan-My Observation of 65

years. Indian Forester. Vol.142 (Issue 10)

• Tehsin, R. H. (2014): Rat Snake (Piyus mucosa) scratching with bamboo leaf. Tigerpaper. 41 (No. 4) pp 32
• Tehsin, R. H. (2014): Rat Snake (Piyus mucosa) preying on a piglet (Sus scrofa domesticus). Vol. 41 (No. 4) pp 32           
• Tehsin, R. H. (2014): Sloth Bear Sucking Its Forepaws. Cheetal. Vol. 51 (No. 3 & 4) pp 14
• Tehsin, R. H. (2014): Shikra Preying On Bat. Cheetal. 51 (No. 3 & 4) pp 13
• Tehsin, R. H. (2014): Lesser Pied Kingfisher and Brahmini Kite Overcoming Refraction. Cheetal. Vol. 51 (No. 3 & 4) pp 10
• Tehsin, R. H. (2014): Misogynism in Tiger (Panthera Tigris) and Leopard (Panthera pardus)   Vol. 51 (No. 3 & 4) pp 12
• Tehsin, R. H. & Tehsin, A. (2013): Ecological Imbalance Causing Manifold Increase in Vector-borne Diseases. Tigerpaper. XL: No.1 2013 pp 32
• Tehsin, R. H. (2009): Medieval Fort May Save Wild Asiatic Lions. Cheetal. 48 (Nos. 1&2) pp 19-20
• Tehsin, R. H. (2006): Infrasonic Alarm for Earthquake. Cheetal. Vol. 43 (Nos. 1&2) pp 62
• Tehsin, R. H. (2006): Effect Of Neem (Azadirachta indica) Leaves On Wounded Common Langur (Presbytis entellus). Bom Nat. Hist. Vol 103 (1) pp 95
• Tehsin, R. H. (2005): Brood Protection by Greater Painted Snipe (Rostratula benghalensis). Indian Birds. Vol.1 No.1. pp 15
• Tehsin, R. H., Tehsin, S. H. & Tehsin, H. (2005): Pied Tit (Parus nuchalis) in Pali District, Rajasthan, India. Indian Birds. Vol.1 No.1. pp 15
• Tehsin, R. H. (2004): Fauna of Mewar Region Of Rajasthan From Copper Age To Iron Age. Cheetal. Vol. 42 (Nos. 1&2) 35-38
• Tehsin, R. H. (2004): Albino Sambar (Cervus unicolor). J. Bom Nat. Hist. Vol 103 (1). pp 97
• Tehsin, R. H. (2004): Occurrence Of Bipalium Smithi (von Graff). Cheetal Vol 42 (Nos. 1&2) pp 63
• Tehsin, R. H. & Dubey, S. (2003): Climate Change and Infectious Diseases: Need for Ecological Forecasting and Disease Early Warning System. Presented in XXXI Rajasthan Geographical Association Conference held on 19-21^st December 2003 at Maharana Pratap Govt. P. G. College Chittorgarh
• Tehsin, R. H. (2002) Jungle Crow (Corvus macrorhynchas) And Its Ingenuity With Dry Roti. J. Bom. Nat. Hist. Soc. 99(1):117
• Tehsin, R. H. (2000): My Encounter With A Survivor. Newsletter for Birdwatchers. Vol. 40 (6): 76-77
• Tehsin, R. H. (2000) Wetting Of Nostrils By Jackal Canis aureus, Carnivora, Family Canidae. J. Bom. Nat. Hist. Soc. 98(1): 97
• Tehsin, R. H. (2000) Sloth Bear Melursus ursinus & Power Meter. J. Bom. Nat. Hist. Soc. 98(1): 98
• Tehsin, R. H. (1999) Threetoed Kingfisher Ceyx erithacus Sighted At Panarwa. J. Bom. Nat. Hist. Soc. 96(1): 142
• Tehsin, R. H. & Sharma, S. K. (1999) First Record Of Giant African Land Snail Achatna fulica from Rajasthan. Zoo’s Print Journal 15(3): 231
• Tehsin, R. H. (1998) White-eye (Zosterops palpebrosa) Feeding the Chicks of Paradise Flycatcher (Terpsiphone paradisi). J. Bom. Nat. Hist. Soc. 95(2): 348
• Tehsin, R. H. (1998) Highways For Survival. Tiger Paper 25 (2): 26
• Tehsin, R. H. (1997) Induced Emesis By Jungle Cat (Felis chaus). J. Bom. Nat. Hist. Soc. 94(1): 144
• Tehsin, R. H. (1996) Rat Killing By A Jackal (Canis aureus). J. Bom. Nat. Hist. Soc. 93(2): 286
• Tehsin, R. H. (1996) Panther, Panthera pardus With Guinea Worm Infection. J. Bom. Nat. Hist. Soc. 93(1): 79
• Tehsin, R. H. (1995) Aggressive Behaviour Of A Thirsty Leopard, Panthera pardus J. Bom. Nat. Hist. Soc. 92(1): 112
• Tehsin, R. H. (1995) Crab-eating By White Breasted Kingfisher Halcyon smyrnensis J. Bom. Nat. Hist. Soc. 92(1): 121
• Tehsin, R. H. (1995) Langur & Pariah Dog Interaction. Hornbill (ed.1) pp 24
• Tehsin, R. H. & Chawda, S. S. (1994) Albino Common Mongoose (Herpestes edwardsi Geoffroy) Sighted Near Udaipur. J. Bom. Nat. Hist. Soc. 91(2): 304
• Tehsin, R. H. (1994) Rusty Spotted Cat (Felis rubiginosa Geoffroy) Sighted Near Udaipur. J. Bom. Nat. Hist. Soc. 91(1): 136
• Tehsin, R. (1994) Mating Call Of Jungle Cat (Felis chaus) Cheetal 33(3-4): 65
• Sharma, S. K. & Tehsin, R. (1994) Birds Of Southern Rajasthan. Newsletter for Bird Watchers 34 (5): 109 – 113
• Tehsin, R. & Moezi, A. A. (1993) An Unusual Nesting Of A Grey Partridge (Francolinus pondicerianus, Gmelin). J. Bom. Nat. Hist. Soc. 90: 91 – 92
• Tehsin, R. H. (1993) Panthers (Panthera pardus) & Their Taste Of Diet. Ind. For. 119(10): 875 – 877
• Tehsin, R. H. (1993) Man Now Competes With Scavengers. In: Environmental Ruin: The crises of Survival (ed. R. M. Lodha) Indus Publishing Co., New Delhi pp 277 – 281
• Tehsin, R. H. (1992) Strange Behaviour Of A Murrel Channa striatus (B. L.). J. Bom. Nat. Hist. Soc. 89(3): 383
• Tehsin, R. H. (1992) Does The Manipur Deer Cervus eldi Exude A Leech Repellent? J. Bom. Nat. Hist. Soc. 89(2): 245
• Tehsin, R. H. & Nathawat, J. S. (1992) The Territory Marking Behaviour Of A Tiger (Panthera tigris) Tiger Paper XIX (2): 7
• Tehsin, R. H. (1991) Behaviour Of A Jackal Canis aureus At A Leopard Panthera pardus J. Bom. Nat. Hist. Soc. 88(1): 108
• Tehsin, R. H (1991) Five-stripped Squirrel (Funambulus pennanti) Are Voracious Insect Eaters. Ind. For. 117(6): 497
• Tehsin, R. H. & Tehsin A. (1990) Large Indian Parakeets (Psittacula eupatria) Harassing A Pariah Kite (Milvus migrans govinda). J. Bom. Nat. Hist. Soc. 87(3): 453
• Tehsin, R. H. & Tehsin F. (1990) Indian Great Horned Owl (Bubo bubo) And Peafowl (Pavo cristatus). J. Bom. Nat. Hist. Soc. 87(2): 300
• Tehsin, R. H. (1990) Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus cristatus) – Near Bhilwara. J. Bom. Nat. Hist. Soc. 87(2): 289
• Tehsin, R. H. (1990) Grey Jungle Fowl (Gallus sonneratii) & Jungle Cat (Felis chaus). J. Bom. Nat. Hist. Soc. 87(1): 144
• Tehsin, R. H. & Tehsin, F. (1990) Langur In Leopard clothing. Tiger Paper XVII (3): 15
• Tehsin, R., Kulshreshtha, M. & Singh, R. (1989) Greynecked Bunting Emberiza buchanani, Blyth. Sighted Near Udaipur, Rajasthan. J. Bom. Nat. Hist. Soc. 86: 456 – 458
• Tehsin, R. (1989) Feeding Behaviour Of Whitebreasted Kingfisher (Halcyon smyrenesis,Linn.) J. Bom. Nat. Hist. Soc. 86: 449
• Tehsin, R. & Kulshreshtha, M. (1989) Rubythroat Erithacus colliope (Pallas). In Udaipur, Rajasthan. J. Bom. Nat. Hist. Soc. 86: 246
• Tehsin, R. H. (1989) Faunal History Of Fatehsagar Lake, Udaipur In: Wetland Conservation (eds. L. N. Vyas & R. K. Garg) Env Com Centre, Udaipur pp 109 – 117
• Tehsin, R. H. (1988) Inducing Sleep In Birds. Bom. Nat. Hist. Soc. 88: 435 – 436
• Tehsin, R., Durve, V. S. & Kulshreshtha, M. (1988) Occurrence of a Schizothoracine Fish (Snow Trout) In A Subterranean Cave Near Udaipur, Rajasthan. J. Bom. Nat. Hist. Soc. 85(1): 211
• Tehsin, R. H. (1988) Are Urban Areas A Good Refuge For Wildlife. Zoo’s Print Journal 3(2):12-13
• Tehsin, R. H. (1987) The Wolf (Canis lupus) Of Mewar Region, Rajasthan. J. Bom. Nat. Hist. Soc. 84(2): 422
• Tehsin, R. (1987) Migrating Demoiselle Cranes (Anthropoides virgo). Tiger Paper 14 (4): 26.
• Tehsin, R. H. (1987) Brood Protection By Murrel. Hornbill (ed.4) pp 28 – 29, 32
• Tehsin, R. H. (1986) Local Name Of Great Indian Bustard. Status of Great Indian Bustard in Rajasthan – I, by Asad R. Rahmani. Technical Report no. 11: 5 – 6
• Tehsin, R. H. (1986) Red Spur-fowl (Galloperdix spadicea caurina). J. Bom. Nat. Hist. Soc. 83(3): 663
• Tehsin, R. H. (1986) Are Some Animals & Birds Devotees Of Lord Surya? Ind. For. 112(6): 555
• Tehsin, R. H. (1986) Gharial Catching Imaginary Prey. Ind. For. 112(6): 554
• Tehsin, R. H. (1986) How Wild Dogs (Cuou alpinus) Use Chemical Weapon In Hunting. Cheetal 27(3): 13
• Tehsin, R. & Nathawat, J. S. (1986) Can Thieves Be Guides To Naturalists? Tiger Paper XIII (2): 21–22
• Tehsin, R. H. (1986) How Wild Dogs (Cuou alpinus) Use Their Chemical Weapon In Hunting. Tiger Paper XIII (2): 23
• Tehsin, R. H. (1985) The Plight Of Jackal. Hornbill (ed.1) pp 6
• Tehsin, R. & Nathawat, J. S. (1984) Can Thieves Be Guides To Naturalists? Cheetal 26(2): 38-39
• Tehsin, R. H. (1984) The Plight Of Jackal. Cheetal 26(2): 9
• Tehsin, R. (1983-84) Avadharnaon Se Ghira Bhalu.(Hindi) Cheetal 25(2-3): 55 – 56
• Tehsin, R. H. (1982) Collective Defensive Strategy In Blue Rock Pigeon (Columba livia). J.Bom. Nat. Hist. Soc. 79: 414
• Tehsin, R. H. & Lokhandwala, J. (1982) Unusual Nesting Of Redwattled Lapwing (Vanellus indicus). J. Bom. Nat. Hist. Soc. 79(2): 414
• Tehsin, R. H. (1982) Association Between Alexandrine Parakeet & Brahmini Mynas. Hornbill 4: 31
• Tehsin, R. H. (1981) Is Knowledge Of Topography Inherited By Wild Animals? Cheetal 23(2): 18
• Tehsin, R. H. (1980) Occurrence Of The Large Brown Flying Squirrel & Mouse Deer Near Udaipur, Rajasthan. J. Bom. Nat. Hist. Soc. 77(3): 498
• Tehsin, R. H. (1980) Do Leopards Use Their Whiskers As Wind Detector? J. Bom. Nat. Hist. Soc. 77(1): 128
• Tehsin, R. H. (1979) Origin Of False Notion. Cheetal 21(1): 26
• Tehsin, R. (1978) Saanp – Kitna Dost, Kitna Dushman. (Hindi) Cheetal 20(1): 44 – 46
• Tehsin, R. Mushkilat Ashair Kuchand-o-Rahai Hal. Zakhira-e-Inkelab (Persian).103 – 111

 

Contributions in Books:

• Tehsin, R. (2004) The Monarch of Hagdar Valley. Environmental Studies book of NCERT, Central Board syllabus for schools in India.
• Tehsin, R. (1993) Man Now Competes With Scavengers. Environmental Ruin: The Crisis of Survival pp. 277-281
• Tehsin, R. (1985) Jungle Aur Baghera. (Hindi) Shikari Shikar Jungle Se Pyar pp. 10-16

Research Articles In Magazines :

• Tehsin R. H. & Tehsin A. (2013) Jaisamand – Past, Present & Future. TERI’s Terra Green
• Tehsin R. H. & Tehsin A (2013) Highways for Wild Animals. TERI’s Terra Green
• Tehsin, R. H. (2004) Panther Cub Who Lived For Its Mother. Mystic India 34-35
• Tehsin, R. H. (1997) Mysterious Plays Between A Toad & A Fly. Mystic India 3(11): 105 – 106
• Tehsin, R. H. (1997) Tales Of The Mystical Owl. Mystic India
• Tehsin, R. H. (1996) Animals Too Take Re-Birth. Mystic India 2(2): 107 – 111
• Tehsin, R. H. (1985) Laila Amazon Ke Junglon Mein. (Hindi) Dharamyug Jul 28 – Aug 3  pp 39
• Tehsin, R. H. (1982) Bhalu Ki Rumani Tabiyat, Lakarbaghon Ki Hansi Aur Ve Jahar Bujhi Moonche. (Hindi) Dharamyug Jun 26 – Jul 3 pp 29
• Tehsin, R. (1981) Leelayen Laxmi Vahan Ki. (Hindi) Dharamyug Oct 25 –  31  pp 43