For field biologists Mahesh Babu and Ganesh Pallela, it was a routine survey of marine biodiversity along River Godavari in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh when they spotted an unusual shark. It was no longer than three feet and had distinct black markings on its dorsal, pectoral and tail fins. Still, it was hard to pinpoint the exact […]
8 Animals Found Only In One Place In India
Here are some of the most amazing species of animals that are not only endemic to India but found only in one place in the country! Take a look… 1. Narcondam Hornbill Found only in Narcondam Island, east of Andaman Islands In the tiny 6.82 square km island of Narcondam in the Indian Ocean, lives […]
Conversation with the Gooty Tarantula
Who am I? My name is Gooty Tarantula. What are some of the other names given to me? I am also called, 1. Gooty sapphire ornamental tree spider, 2. Gooty sapphire, 3. Parachute peacock spider 4. Metallic tarantula 5. Peacock tarantula 6. Salepurgu …phew! Scientists call me – Poecilotheria metallica What is a tarantula? A […]