Citizen Science Initiative
“Would you want to help scientists understand malformed frogs of India?” asks Madhushri Mudke It isn’t surprising that the need for human consumption has left our environment and the biodiversity that it hosts, under siege. Studies from across the globe show
Manado – a distant paradise
Located on the far coast in the North Sulawesi province of Indonesia, the city of Manado has a lot more to offer than what meets the eye and all it takes to discover its beauty is a dive in its
Major contributors to the eco-systems: Insects
Biba Jasmine is in conversation with Daniel Gruner, Entomology Professor at the University of Maryland, digging deeper into the fascinating insect kingdom and its ability to alter the structure of the and solve environmental problems. Insects are a dominant group of
PLASTIC WASTE and WILDLIFE
The ubiquitous plastic has been proven to be a menace to both man and animal and is choking life on earth rapidly and steadily. Yet, we continue to bury our heads under the sand and refuse to ban plastic from
Of Pipes and Steeds in Sea
This Creature Feature aims to introduce you to an inhabitant of the Indian Ocean. Many of these creatures live not far offshore from some of ourfavourite beachside destinations. Let’s find out a little more about them. May 2015 found me underwater
THE NIGHT BIRD
In this article, the author explains how the special characteristics of owls have made them the culprit in the eyes of the humans. She also mentions how these beliefs have been passed on to generations in the form of mythological