A deer eats grass, a tiger eats deer, a human is capable of eating both plants and meat. This basic lesson in the eating habits of animals is something we are all generally aware of. But have you ever wondered why? Why does the deer munch on leaves but not bones. Or why does the […]
Camera Traps Capture Images of Rare Fauna in Tirumala Tirupati Hills
Our verdant forests have always been known to be the thriving ground for exotic flora and fauna. And sometimes these elusive fauna are better seen when captured unawares, albeit on a camera. The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD), the busiest temple shrine in the world, installed infrared cameras in the Tirumala hills in Seshachalam biosphere; known […]
These Dogs are India’s Newest Wildlife Heroes
Villagers around the Kawal Tiger Reserve in Telangana State live in fear of one animal – Cheetah. They know that if he gets their scent, no poacher is safe until he is nabbed by the forest department. Cheetah is none other than a German Shepard who is part of the wildlife dog squad deployed in […]
Giant Freshwater Animals Headed Towards Extinction
There is grim news about freshwater animals. According to the first comprehensive study on big river animals, populations of the great fauna that once dominated the world’s rivers and lakes have crashed in the last 50 years. Over 126 species spanning 72 countries in Europe, Asia and North Africa, were assessed by scientists, and found […]
Our Neighbourhood Otters Need Saving From the Global Fur Trade
Their silky fur is considered diamonds of the fur business. Velvety and thick, the smooth, silk pelage of the smooth-coated otter is sold for 350 Chinese yuan or more in Tibet and for 90-100 dollars in Thailand leather factories. Nobody knows exactly how many of these otters are left in India or South east Asia. […]
Angry Earth: These Pictures are Worth a Thousand Words
“Why cartoon project ANGRY EARTH ? Because one picture is more than 1000 words. Each of us is capable of changing something, as our daily decisions leave traces on the environment.” says František Czanner, the illustrator behind the new series of cartoons titled ‘Angry Earth’. The eco project that began in June is silently creating […]
After Lions, Canine Distemper Virus Threatens Tigers of India
On International Tiger Day this year, India announced the increase in number of tigers in the country to 2,967. This does not mean however that the threats to tiger population which existed earlier do not persist – loss of habitat, poaching and a decline in prey; continue to pose problems. In addition to these, a […]
In Conversation with Budding Wildlife Photographer Nakul Chengappa
Nakul Chengappa is a budding wildlife photographer from Karnataka. Hailing from a family of coffee planters from Coorg, Nakul grew up in the lap of nature. So it seemed all but natural to capture what he saw around him from a very young age. Nakul’s passion took him to various wildlife destinations in Southern India […]
13 Facts to Know the Gangetic River Dolphin in a Better Way
#1 Gangetic river dolphins were declared as the National Aquatic Animal of India in 2009. #2 They are also known as Susu, Hihu, Blind dolphin, Ganga river dolphin, side swimming dolphin and South Asian river dolphin. #3 The Gangetic river dolphin is one of the four freshwater dolphin species in the world. The other three […]
The Tree that Oozes Dragon Blood Sighted for the First Time in India
For most of us, passing along a green stretch of land is equivalent to looking at a single blur of different shades of green. But then, if you have the inclination as well as the eyes of a keen observer, you might find the unusual, hidden in plain sight. Just like Jatindra Sarma, a forest […]
India’s Tiger Numbers are Rising, Reveals Latest Census
On International Tiger Day today Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the All India Tiger Estimation Report 2018 revealing that India now has 2967 tigers in the wild. This is 33 percent growth in the tiger population from the last census conducted in 2014. The Prime Minister said that India had achieved its target of doubling the […]