No obstructions when hungry
God’s creations come in all sizes. Be it the mighty towering giraffe, or the cane toad, differing sizes result in differing survival techniques. Adapting to their surroundings, these animals have mastered the art of procuring food while battling adverse situations
NilgiriTahr
The state animal of Tamil Nadu, the NilgiriTahr (Nilgiritragushylocrius) known locally as the Nilgiri ibex or simply ibex, is an ungulate endemic to the Nilgiri Hills and the southern Western Ghats. My earliest introduction to the NilgiriTahr was through a book cover with the ungulate on its cover. It
Musings in the wild
Surprised by nature – describes the tale of two creatures unexpectedly captured on lens while the author was on the trail of another. The story of the Bee-eater The image was taken around famous Anna Sagar Lake near Hyderabad. The lake is famous
Refuse to Ride campaign arrives in Jaipur
The next phase of the Wildlife SOS Refuse TO Ride Campaign has taken off and has hit the streets of Jaipur. Jaipur auto rickshaws roll out with ‘Refuse to Ride’ campaign message! In an attempt to educate tourists about the importance
Myths and wildlife
Interesting snippets about animals, which will debunk some myths about wildlife. Let’s destroy some myths today! The male lion, as we know, is the leader of the entire pride. We know that he is lazy as he allows the lionesses to do
Wildlife and our actions
With the World Environment Day behind us, do we stop thinking about our actions and its effects on the environment? Just a day of planting trees is not enough; we need to make a radical change in our lifestyle to
An encounter with a friendly treepie
Omnivorous and opportunistic in feeding, the Rufous treepie is a pleasant visitor to our young correspondent, as she recounts her encounter with the bird during her vacation in Ranthambore. My family and I went to Ranthambore National Park in the summer
Stick insect
The Phamatodea order of insects are an amazing study of clever camouflage and evolution. Something moved beside me and I thought it was a grass / twig. Closer inspection revealed this beauty to me. It is an Indian Stick Mantis.
Plastic Universe
Within a short span of time, plastic has become the number one polluter of our planet. It is high time we take adequate measures to combat this global menace. Invented in the late 19th century, plastic began to be mass-produced in
A walk with winged wonders
The lesser-frequented tranquil coastal Karnataka provides a once-in-a lifetime experience to avid birders with a feast of passerine and pelagic avifauna. While planning a trip for the December 2018 break, we zeroed in on coastal Karnataka primarily for its avian residents.