Rendezvous with Rebels and Guardians
Manas – a land of beauty as well as strife, as experienced first hand by Pallabi Chakraborty. It was the morning of the 26th February, 2020 and I sat in Binita’s room (Binita Baruwati is my friend and ex-colleague who works as
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
God of Small Things
The Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary, part of the northern Western Ghats, is a forest situated near Mumbai, on the highway leading to Ahmedabad. Measuring 85.7 sq. km., the forest was declared a protected area in 2003 with the sole objective of
Masters of Disguise
The art of blending in with one’s surroundings to avoid detection by predator or prey is called camouflage. How does an animal pull a Houdini out of thin air? Where is it actually hiding? Explaining the phenomenon of camouflage in
Malabar Pit Viper
The Malabar pit viper, also know as rock viper, is a master of camouflage. It is venomous and deadly in its precision when striking its prey. These nocturnal reptiles are found on ground rocks and trees near streams in South-western
Living in disguise – to survive or to prey
Some insects and animals use camouflage as an effective way to protect themselves from natural enemies. Camouflage works for prey as well as predators, both sides in the battle for survival. Often we miss noticing an insect/reptile even after carefully
Driving through fascinating Mudumalai
It was late afternoon when we drove into the quiet, nondescript hotel, Jungle Retreat, at the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu. In the distance, the mountains of the Nilgiris rose as a steep, almost vertical rock face, enveloped in
Camouflage – The Art of survival in the wilderness
Surviving in the wild is a challenge all animals have to cleverly manage. Some literally hide in plain sight, incredibly camouflaging themselves, some animals not only evade danger but may also become a danger themselves by seizing unaware prey. For the
Scuba diving- Awestruck wonder and silent musings
As the azure waters and pristine beaches call you for some beach fun and much-needed relaxation, remember that those waters also hold the most amazing wildlife you can explore. From the mighty turtles to the majestic manta rays, the oceans