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This paper examines Amitav Ghosh's The Hungry Tide (2004) as a significant work of eco-literature that foregrounds the intricate relationship between human life, non-human species and fragile ecosystems. Set in the Sundarbans, one of the most ecologically sensitive regions in the world, the novel portrays nature not as a passive backdrop but as a dynamic, unpredictable force that shapes human existence. Drawing on ecocritical theory, this study explores how Ghosh interrogates anthropocentrism, environmental ethics and the politics of conservation. The novel highlights the tensions between scientific conservation, indigenous ecological knowledge and the survival needs of marginalized communities. By weaving together narratives of displacement, human-animal conflict and environmental vulnerability, The Hungry Tide challenges dominant environmental discourses that often exclude subaltern voices. The paper argues that Ghosh expands the scope of eco-literature by situating ecological concerns within postcolonial realities, revealing how environmental preservation can become a tool of power and exclusion. Through its emphasis on coexistence rather than domination, the novel calls for an inclusive ecological consciousness that recognizes both human and non-human agency. In the context of contemporary climate crises and ecological displacement, The Hungry Tide emerges as a vital literary intervention that redefines environmental responsibility and ethical engagement with nature.