Octopuses were recently spotted in the serene backwaters of Kochi. If you are asking why this is odd it is becausejust like freshwater fishes cannot survive in saltwater seas and oceans, and vice versa, octopuses too cannot live in freshwater. Their presence in the backwaters of Kerala is only a proof, that these freshwater arteries of a verdant state are becoming more salty.
Flying towards Death at Nalsarovar Lake
For many birds around the world, Gujarat’s Nalsarovar lake is home away from home, where they spend the cold winter months. Designated as a wetland of international importance, the lake however is turning into a living hell. Reason being the nets, sprawling across the wide lake, and cast to bring the carefree flights of the bird to an abrupt end.
Interesting Endangered Animal Facts from A to Z
From Asian elephants to a sawfish called zijsron, get to know interesting facts about Indian endangered species from A to Z!
New Adventures Begin for Twins of Ranthambore
They were just three months old when the twin tigresses lost their mother. Raised by their unusually caring father, the ladies have come a long way quite literally by leaving their birth place Ranthambore and now beginning a new life in the jungles of Sariska after the forest department trans-located the two this week.
Foreign Invasions Ruining Native Forests of Eastern Ghats
It is the case of an unwelcome guest, who not only continues to live in your home for eternity, but occupies so much space, that it is finally you who are forced to vacate your very own native home.
Monkeys of India
Ever wondered how many different types of monkeys are found in India? Here is quick list of different species of monkeys found in India.
Watch Video: Baby Elephant Rescued from a Well in Jharkhand
An elephant calf that fell into a well in Jharkhand state, was rescued by forest officials.
Marine Animals Shrinking due to Global Warming
Global warming is affecting sea animals more than land animals, scientists found after a large study. The research shows that aquatic creatures are shrinking 10 times more than the land dwellers due to severe climate change.
What Makes an Year Memorable?
Making new friends…. Discovering new trails… Giving wings to dreams… Cherishing every moment… Wishing you a truly memorable 2013 Image courtesy Peter g Trimming, rasmuscleve, lisadragon, mayorock via CC/Flickr
It’s Time to Spot the Birds in Your City!
How often have you spotted a new bird in the neighbourhood and wished you knew its name? Urban areas are home to a number of birds other than sparrows and mynas and if you want to explore, team up with other avid birders and know your city’s birds even better, then here is your chance. It’s time for the race…the India BirdRace 2013.
Vanishing Ecological Inheritance
One researcher fears that as the society becomes more homogenous we are losing out on our uniqueness as traditional knowledge is no more being passed on. The one learning path that is vanishing at the speediest pace is ecological knowledge – the understanding of the natural world