Keeping in touch
Mammals may not talk like us, but they do communicate with other animals – belonging to same species and others as well – through some ingenious techniques. In fact, they communicate so often, that if we converted these messages into
The Winter Visitors
Each year, millions of birds make arduous journeys spanning thousands of kilometres—from the locations where they breed and raise their young to areas where they spend the harsher seasons. India alone plays host to an estimated hundred species of migratory
Tiger toads of the Sahyadris
Two unique amphibians found nowhere else in the world are gradually losing their only homes due to rampant developmental and human activities within their restricted ranges. The forested hills of the northern Western Ghats, closer to the southern border of Maharashtra,
Season of Blue
Every 12 years, the Nilgiris live up to their true name as clusters of the rare, endangered Kurinjis bloom across the verdant hillsides, transforming the landscape through their delicate but bountiful hues of blue and purple. Imagine a flowering so profuse
Empress of Ranthambore
Being the reigning tigress of one of India’s finest big cat habitats is no easy feat. But T19, daughter of the legendary tigress Machli, seems to have lived up to her destiny. I have been around the lakes of Ranthambhore numerous
Croaks all around
Folktales and lore have many references to frogs and toads – all less than complimentary. We bring to you a different perspective of the importance of frogs in the ecosystem. Amboli is a small village located in southern Maharashtra, close to
Graceful, faithful, grey giants – on its way to extinction
An iconic species from the wetlands of India, the elegant Sarus Crane is not just the world’s tallest flying bird—it is also the only non-migratory crane that resides and breeds exclusively in the country. Once an unmistakable sight across northwest
Avian party hotspot – Under the Fig tree
A month-long project by the author turned into an amazing opportunity of watching the cross-species interaction of some feathered friends under a single fig tree Fruiting of a Ficus tree is a time of celebration in the forest. Birds from all
Storks that serve the environment
When one talks about scavenging birds, the first name that comes to mind is the vulture. All vultures, including the very unique-looking Bearded Vulture and the giant condors (New World vultures), have earned quite a repute for being effective at
Camouflage – The Art of survival in the wilderness
Surviving in the wild is a challenge all animals have to cleverly manage. Some literally hide in plain sight, incredibly camouflaging themselves, some animals not only evade danger but may also become a danger themselves by seizing unaware prey. For the