Masters of Disguise
The art of blending in with one’s surroundings to avoid detection by predator or prey is called camouflage. How does an animal pull a Houdini out of thin air? Where is it actually hiding? Explaining the phenomenon of camouflage in
The Alaska Chronicles
Take a walk down the memory lane with Dr AJT Johnsingh to travel the wild and majestic grandeur that Alaska has to offer. Come and experience the rush of flying in a Cesna over the tundra to view an Eskimo
Spotting the Mystery Cat
Possessing an unusual mixture of small and big cat characteristics, the elusive Marbled cat is a sight for sore eyes, especially when it catches the beholder unawares in the lush forests of Eaglenest Sanctuary. On January 2, 2014, I was leading
Changing colours of the Chameleons
The Indian Chameleon(Chamaeleo zylanicus) is found commonly in Sri Lanka, India and parts of South-east Asia and belongs to the Chamaeleonidae family of reptiles. Its head has a distinct bony projection, like a helmet, and usually has a very attractive
Drosera : Amazing insect eating plant
An Arachnopus belonging to the Droseraceae family, the Drosera indica is an insectivore found in the tropics. The Drosera indica is one of the carnivorous plants found in tropical regions worldwide. The nomenclature of the plant originates from the Greek, droseros
The buck stop here
A small nondescript village in the hearts of Ganjam district of Odisha is home to numerous herds of Blackbuck, and their protectors, the lion-hearted native villagers of Bhetnoi. “Chaliye Sir, ab woh mast mood me milenge,” (Come along Sir, we’ll get
Undesireable Aliens
What is common to a water weed and a thorny shrub found in India, a rodent mammal found in Australia and a New World perching bird, asks Maitreya Sukumar, one of our youngest Guest Editors. Aliens or Invasive species Let me give
Saving Asia’s Pride
A Study Conducted On The Man-Animal Interactions As Asiatic Lion Numbers Increase In Gir National Park And Its Adjoining Areas. The setting: Lion-tales Large carnivore populations are a rarity and saving them is a key conservation directive. Sadly, these mighty and fierce
Conservation? What it stands for and it’s importance in today’s world
Musings by the author on the importance of conservation in our modern life, the evils of technological advances without checking the effects it has on nature. “Conservation” is a powerful word in today’s context. We hear this word in our daily