Whales, the world over have been observed to leap into the air and crash back into the water, slapping their tails and fins as they touch the water. This behaviour of whales is called breaching. Clearly, it requires a lot of energy and is observed when whales migrate and are fasting. Scientists therefore inferred that […]
Image Of The Day: Colours Of A Butterfly
This Common Jezebel butterfly was shot by Vijay Kumar in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. The common jezebel is easily found all over India, especially in temperate regions. While the colours of the butterfly make it beautiful to look at, they are also a warning that this butterfly is poisonous! If you want to share your photos […]
Image Of The Day: Portrait of a Hornbill
This Great Indian Hornbill was photographed by Steve Wilson at Chestor Zoo. These are one of the largest members of the hornbill family but are Near Threatened (NT). The spectacular casque on the beak of these hornbills looks heavy but is hollow from inside. If you want to share your photos of ‘All Things Yellow […]
Image Of The Day: Yellow Fungi From Dandeli
This image of Yellow fungus Dacrymycetaceae was clicked by Snehasis Sinha on the road side along the Kaiga road Dandeli, North Karnataka, India. They are saprophytes (a plant or fungi, that lives on decaying organic matter like wood). The body is gelatin-like and can be shaped like a simple dot to long branches like this beautiful […]
Image Of The Day: Kingfisher Dance
Kingfishers are super divers. When spotting a fish in the water, they would fly zipping through the air, dive and catch the fish. If you have such amazing wild shots and want us to feature it here on India’s Endangered, write to us and send the photo to contact@indiasendangered.com FEBRUARY TOPIC FOR INDIA’S ENDANGERED WILD […]
Image Of The Day: Spotted A Deer
A spotted deer was found skipping, jumping and running in the forests of India. Is it late for a lunch meeting? Or is there a tiger right behind?! If you have such amazing wild shots and want us to feature it here on India’s Endangered, write to us and send the photo to contact@indiasendangered.com You […]
Infographic: What Happens To Marine Life After An Oil Spill
Oil spills are a major catastrophe for all kinds of fish, turtles, birds and other life forms living in the seas and oceans. Oil spills usually take place when ships and oil vessels meet with an accident and the oil is spilled on to the water. Here is a look at how each of these […]
IEWS Photographer Of The Month Is…
Thank you for your overwhelming response to our new segment India’s Endangered Wild Shots (IEWS). We launched our Flickr group this January and asked you to contribute photos related to wildlife. The topic for the month was water birds and we received more than 80 photos! From fluttering flamingos to cormorants, egrets taking a ‘piggy […]
Indian Wild Ass
www.indiasendangered.com Indian Wild Ass (Equus hemionus khur) The Indian Wild Ass or Khur is a subspecies of the Asiatic Wild Ass, the Onager. Both are classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List. Protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972, India. Included on Appendix I of the Convention on International […]
These Are The Winners Of The Stunning Underwater Photo Contest
2016 Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition saw photographers from over 60 countries participating and sharing photos from the depth of oceans and rivers around the world. Look at the winning images below, Read More: Join Us On Flickr and Share Your Photographs Read More: Photos, The Cycle Rickshaw Guides Of Bharatpur Sanctuary Read More: LED […]
Northern River Terrapin (Batagur baska)
www.indiasendangered.com Northern River Terrapin or Four toed Terrapin (Batagur baska) Critically Endangered (CR) on the IUCN Red List Protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972, India. Included on Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), making international trade in this species illegal HABITAT This terrapin is found […]