Celebrating the Whale Sharks
Ever heard of whale sharks begging for food and playing like adorable puppies? Here is a small anecdote from Cenderawasih Bay in Papua, Indonesia involving playful whale shark and human interaction. Can a 15-meter whale shark ask for food from a
Gardeners of the Reef
The coral reefs of Lakshadweep have faced two mass bleaching events in the recent past, the second one occurring as recently as in 2010. As the dead coral structures get covered with algae, the associated marine life disappears, and soon
Zooming In
It is time to pay attention to the smaller details and secrets that nature contains. How? The answer is simple: macro photography. This month, get as close as possible to nature as you learn more about the very extensive and
Serene Valparai
In search of the Nilgiri langurs, elephants, and lion-tailed macaques, the sojourn into the tea estates and rain forest regions of the Valparai range of Anamalai is a memory to cherish for a lifetime, as well as a trigger to
Fossil Alert!
Fossil of elephant calf jaw was discovered from the Siwalik Ranges of Badshahibagh, U. P. A Fossil of jaws of young Elephant calf was discovered in the Badshahibagh area of Shiwalik FD for the first time ever, during field inspection of
The trials of India’s National Heritage Animal
This World Elephant Day, raise your voices to ban the practice of wildlife trade, taking responsibility to put an end to the exploitation of wild animals forever. “The days were serene and always enjoyable. I was surrounded by my parents and
Weed control
Exotic weeds from Central and South America that eat up and smother aquatic habitats in Assam, and how to combat them. Assam is a blessed land—the rainfall is copious and the mighty Brahmaputra and many of its tributaries flow through the
Tamed Tuskers
There are always two sides to a story, the flip side of the coin. Join the author in his journey of perspectives to view the situation of trained elephants working for the forest department. I was angered, bewildered and irritated a