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.
WildShots: Greater Adjutant Stork and Another Scavenger?, Rhino with Tiger Family, Rare Pale-capped Pigeons
Preys and predator, snatching meal in the wild, a scavenger bird with a mate searching for precious finds in a garbage dump
Jerdon’s Courser: India’s Critically Endangered Ghost Bird of the Scrublands
Jerdon’s Courser (Rhinoptilus bitorquatus) is one of India’s most enigmatic and imperiled birds — a nocturnal, ground-dwelling species that has teased naturalists for nearly two centuries with its rarity and elusiveness. Its story is one of hope, mystery, and the urgent need for habitat protection.
Indian Star Tortoise – Nature’s Perfect Geometric Masterpiece
The Indian Star Tortoise is a mathematical masterpiece. Its beauty is functional, its shape is geometrical, and its habits are a testament to the grit required to thrive in the scrub forests and arid grasslands of South Asia.
Ten Great Indian Bustards in One Frame: Video Shows A Rare Sighting in Rajasthan
A stunning reel from Desert National Park, Rajasthan, recently circulated on social media, showing ten Great Indian Bustards (Ardeotis nigriceps) in a single frame — a remarkable sight for one of the world’s rarest birds.
Invasive Plants: Tamil Nadu’s 2026 Forest Reclamation Drive
Tamil Nadu has waged a war against invasive plant species Senna spectabilis to remove it from the forests by 2026 and conserve wildlife.
WildShots: Strawberry Coloured ‘Sandalwood Leopard’, Young Gaur In Motion, A Baby Hoolock Gibbon Clinging to Its Mother
28 December, 2025 – 03 January, 2026. Top pick of India’s threatened wildlife in photographs this week.