Each month as we sift through the discoveries made in the country, it is such a delight to frequently encounter names like Kerala, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Karnataka. India’s Western Ghats and the northeastern biodiversity hotspot are truly a treasure trove of wildlife. May the abundance of nature remain bestowed on these states. With this thought, […]
Ban on Mobile Phones in India’s Tiger Reserves
Marking a massive shift in India’s wildlife tourism policy, many of the country’s leading national parks and tiger reserves have recently prohibited the use of mobile phones during safaris. This decision was implemented in accordance with Supreme Court guidelines issued in November 2025 and aims to reduce human disturbance in these protected regions and prioritise […]
Groundbreaking Evidence Reveals the One-horned Rhino’s Ancient Range Across India
3,500-year-old rhinoceros bone fragments were recently discovered in the Western Ghats. That is over 3,000 km away from the current residence of the Indian rhino in Northeast India, especially Assam. The bone fragments were discovered during archaeological excavations in 2021 and 2024, confirming research suggesting that one-horned rhinos were once widespread across the Indian subcontinent. […]
A Tiger From Ranthambore Has Moved to the Kuno National Park
A young tiger from Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan has moved to the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh. The tiger was spotted by tourists recently in the Titkoli gate area of the park. The two national parks are 90 km away from each other.
Colour, Science and Survival of the Peacock Tarantula
This colour of the peacock tarantula is neither accidental nor superficial. It is the product of physics, evolutionary contingency, and microscopic architecture — and today, it is inseparable from the species’ precarious survival.
Top 10 Unique Ramsar Sites of India
Top 10 ramsar sites of India…from Ladakh’s Tso Moriri to Maharashtra’s Lonar Crater Lake and more….
New Species of Animals and Plant Discovered in India This January (2026 Update)
The year 2026 has just begun, but scientists and researchers have already discovered numerous new species of plants, animals and fungi, hidden within India’s forests, wetlands, mountains and seas. This showcases just how much of India’s biodiversity remains undocumented, further highlighting the need to protect and conserve fragile habitats. Here are some of the most […]
WildShots: Six Tigers at once, King Cobra in Sundarbans, Rufous-necked Hornbill
A King Cobra slithers in the mangrove forests of Sundarbans…this and more top shots of threatened wildlife this week…
Wildshots: Orphaned Rhino Released Back into the Wild, Two Rare Fishing Cats, Dancing Sarus Crane
18 January 2026 – 24 January, 2026. Top pick of India’s threatened wildlife photography this week.
The Purple Frog: Secret Life and Dangers Lurking Above Ground
Purple frog lives underground for 11 months of the year and comes out only for a few days to mate. But some predators wait for that precise moment to pounce.
Good news: Over 3000 Gharials Recorded in the Ganga Basin, National Survey Finds
According to a recent survey conducted by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), more than 3000 gharials have been recorded in the Ganga river system spanning roughly 7,680km of waterways.