Meet Andaman’s ‘Deer Woman’: Anuradha Rao’s 25-year journey

Anuradha Rao, a fourth-generation resident of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, is known as the ‘Deer Woman’ for her remarkable bond with local deer. Her ancestors were prisoners brought to the islands before independence. Over 25 years, she gained the trust of the deer, feeding and understanding them, helping to alleviate their fear of humans.

​Anuradha Rao, a fourth-generation resident of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, is known as the ‘Deer Woman’ for her remarkable bond with local deer. Her ancestors were prisoners brought to the islands before independence. Over 25 years, she gained the trust of the deer, feeding and understanding them, helping to alleviate their fear of humans.