The white ghost
Capturing the elusive and enchanting Snowy Owl on the lens is not an everyday phenomenon. Cloaked in pristine white, our author was held in absolute spellbinding awe when he came across this mysterious bird on his recent sojourn. And the
Spotted siblings
Sibling camaraderie at its best, a pair of leopard siblings teaches us a lesson in graciousness and open-hearted helpfulness. Sub-adult Leopard siblings on the hilltop. Trying to jump over the crevices. The bolder of the two, sister takes the leap of faith
The Odd Beak
The Indian Skimmer, a unique bird with an equally unique hunting strategy, is briskly losing its hold due to rampant development and unscientific management of its habitat. Deemed Vulnerable by the IUCN, its population is declining rapidly. The skimmer is a
Rare sightings
Leucistic and albino creatures are often mistaken for the other. While a complete lack of color genes results in albinism, leucism is caused by partial loss of pigmentation. Image credit: RACHIT PAREKH Albinism v/s Leucism Image credit: DP SHRIVASTAVA ‘Albino’ is a term generally
Saving Mumbai’s Green
The threat of rapidly vanishing green stretches of land looms large over the fast-developing Mumbai. Mumbai city, with nearly 15 million human residents plus ca. 25% daily migrant population, is not only a business hub, but it has a unique position
Lock-down photography – Coppersmith Barbet
An Asian barbet with a crimson-toned forehead and throat, the Coppersmith Barbet (Psilopogon haemacephalus) is identified by its metronomic call, similar to that of a coppersmith striking copper with a hammer. This ubiquitous resident of Mumbai has been chosen as
Save our trees
Martin Luther had said, “Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree." And yet we continue to justify our destructive actions in the name of development to fell ancient
The Dudhwa Drama
Tigers are known for their fortitude and power, elephants for their intelligence. Although stories have been told and heard of the two animals having overpowered each other occasionally, they rarely cross paths. The author shares his account of a rare
Wild Frames Under Lockdown
Forced self-isolation of the humans turns out to be a boon to nature, with its wild denizen coming out of their hiding places to the near proximity of human habitat during the lockdown forced by the spread of Covid-19 Humans everywhere
Tentacle alert!
The Creature Feature aims to introduce you to an inhabitant of the Indian Ocean. Many of these creatures live not far offshore from some of our favourite beachside destinations. Our focus in this article is on the cephalopods. Let’s find out a