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.
52 Weeks. 52 Threatened Species.
On my desk is a glass jar. Inside it are 52 handwritten names—each one a species from India that is currently threatened. Animals, plants, insects, amphibians, and more. These species are part of India’s vast biodiversity, yet they are seldom named or heard. They are not as familiar as the tiger, but they are just […]