Winged wonders of the wild
Widely regarded as one of the best bird photographers in the world, UK-based David Tipling’s exceptional images have raised the worldwide standards of avian photography, taking the popular genre into the realms of fine art. Q - Welcome to Saevus, David.
Chalni Cheena – An unexplored Himalayan hideaway
A little hamlet, nestled in the Kumaoni region of the Himalayas, Chalni Cheena offers a varied range of avifauna to pique the interest of even the most jaded traveller. Somewhere near Almora and on the way to Pithoragarh, lies the quiet
Bera – Believe it or Not
Spotting the spotted feline can be a breeze if you visit Bera, Rajasthan. The small village and it’s surrounding forests and hillocks of the Aravallis are a haven to uncountable leopards. A tiny village in Rajasthan, Bera is surrounded by forests
Pouting in the deep
The Creature Feature aims to introduce you to an inhabitant of the Indian Ocean every month. Many of these creatures live not far offshore from some of our favourite beachside destinations. Let’s find out a little more about them. Butterflyfish are
Distant doubles or reptiles replicated?
Dopplegangers of the wild! Reptilians belonging to two different continents have adapted to similarities in bio-geographical conditions with striking results. In 2011, my usual routine at home in Chennai would involve mornings spent working on my PhD thesis. After five years
Off the beaten tracks in Latpanchar, North Bengal
A lot can happen in Latpanchar, reiterates Anindita Das, as she recounts her journey to the sleepy hamlet in remote northern West Bengal in search of avian splendour. Thirteen kilometres from Siliguri in northern West Bengal, is Sukna, from where begins
Incredible guests bring unexpected joy
Experience the amazing journey of discovery from nesting, through the entire stages of egg-laying, incubation, hatching, to flying the coop, as seen first-hand by the author. It was March 2nd, 2018 - the day of Holi. While talking over the phone
Back from the brink
From having zero tigers in 2009, Panna Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh is now roaring with the success of its big cat reintroduction experiment. Aided by the commitment of the forest staff, this initiative not only caught international attention but
Secrets from the coast
Virtually unknown to tourists and outsiders, the tiny beach town of Motwa along the Gulf of Kutch is home to a wide variety of gulls, plovers, egrets, herons and several other striking species of coastal avifauna, which flock in huge