The jeep comes to a halt, ever so slightly gliding into the worn muddy tracks along the dirt road. The deep ruts in certain sections showed that drivers had hesitated in this area before. Possibly, stopping to see a moving figure slinking, concealed by the dense jungle surrounding us. Submersing yourself in the wild like this, where animals live is an unparalleled way to experience first hand how important ethical animal encounters can be. It also solidifies how topics like wildlife conservation in India are paramount to keeping species thriving.  The word safari may as well mean high alert. Your senses are heightened. Wind is blowing across your face, a…