Otters play an integral role in preserving the integrity of aquatic, particularly riverine ecosystems, of which they form an essential part. Our contributor, a research scholar at the Wildlife Institute of India, has spent many moons observing these mammals at

In this section, Saevus brings to you short stories of life from the undergrowth. These organisms often escape our attention but they can be of immense importance in the natural world. When one thinks of carnivorous plants, the elegant vase of

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