Jaws of Death (film)

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Jaws of Death
Directed byGautam Saikia
Release date
  • 2005 (2005)
CountryIndia

Jaws of Death is a 2005 documentary by Gautam Saikia about animals at Kaziranga National Park being hit by vehicular traffic while crossing National Highway 37 in Assam state, India. The film is a winner of the Vatavaran Award. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "Delhi and Neighbourhood - Phenomenal response to ‘Vatavaran’", The Tribune (India) , 23 November 2005. Retrieved on 2008-06-27.
  2. "Northeast Diary (Thumbs Up)", The Telegraph (Kolkata) , 8 July 2005. Retrieved on 2008-06-27.

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