News from the Past
A collage of news contributed by our readers, from our archives of 2015. Roads less traveled Growing up in a bustling metropolis like Mumbai, I had become immune to the early morning roars of the traffic. But while volunteering at the Agumbe Rainforest
Heralding the Green Flag-bearers of tomorrow
The 20th of February saw the glittery culmination of a year round event conducted by SAEVUS magazine – the finale of the SAEVUS Eco Achievers programmes. The event started in the morning with the western zonal finals of the Eco
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
The Ghost in the Forest
Strange noises in the dark? Strange lights moving in the forest? It might not be the sinister phenomenon that you think it is! In folklore, a forest is sometimes described as a den where ghosts dwell. And though these are mere
Wild Canvas
Armed with an artist's intuition and a photographer's technical finesse, Baiju Patil's photo journeys are resplendent with colors and moods that are inspired by nature itself. Bee hovering on a flower Location: Kaas Plateau Camera details: NIKON D700 S/N: 2137132 Lens: 105.0 mm f/2.8
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Acres
A widely celebrated photographer, Florian Schulz uses his art to raise awareness about serious conservation and wildlife issues through astonishing portrayals of rapidly-changing landscapes around the world. From wild birds of Mexico to migratory patterns of caribou in the Alaskan
Deforestation and Human-Elephant conflict directly co-related
Deforestation is correlated with incidents of human-elephant conflict(HEC) says a newly published study. Land-use change provoke incidents of conflict and expose both human and animal population to hazards. The authors opine that this can be the consequence of elephant dispersal
A CELEBRATED INNINGS
Tete-e-tete with the famous John Shaw, a master nature photographer known for his precise compositions and soulful imagery. A true artist and master technician, John Shaw has been a professional nature photographer for over 30 years. Known for his superb compositions,
The Purple Frog – Living in the shadow of the dinosaurs
The Nasikabatrachus sahyadrensis, commonly known as the Purple frog, shared the world with the dinosaurs 70 million years ago. Considered a ‘once-in-a-century’ find, it has established a new frog family, Nasikabatrachidae, and is the solitary representative of the family. The Purple
Jungle Jaunts
Masterstroke with Jagdeep Rajput: SAEVUS presents the Portfolio of a celebrated nature photographer. Jagdeep Rajput Jagdeep Rajput is one of India’s most successful nature photographers and his wildscapes truly reflect his twenty-two year old journey in the natural world. His work has