Jadav's life
What country is he from?
India
What dead animals did Jadav see on the river bank?
Snakes
What happened to the first saplings that Jadav planted?
They died.
Is Jadav married?
Yes, he is.
Name two animals that have returned to Jadav's forest.
Rhinos, tigers, elephants.
What kind of plant did the village elders recommend planting?
Bamboo.
How does Jadav earn money?
He raises cows and sells the milk.
Why did Jadav plant banana trees?
For the elephants to eat.
How long has Jadav been planting seeds and growing his forest?
Nearly 40 years.
What time does Jadav get up?
3:30 am.
Which animals has Jadav provided for the tigers to hunt and eat?
Deer
What did Jadav use to make holes in the ground to plant the seeds?
A stick.
What's special about Jadav's island?
It's the largest river island on Earth.
Which creatures bit Jadav?
Red ants.
How big is the forest now?
1,400 acres, or twice the size of Central Park.