Pangolin protected
Endangered pangolin successfully rescued & relocated in Uttar Pradesh, India The Pangolin was rescued by the Wildlife SOS team & Forest Department The residents of a village in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, were in for an unexpected surprise when they spotted an odd-looking
Man and Nature
It is important to emphasize that a wide range of views about nature and the severity of the current environmental crisis is highly alarming. There are issues like climate change due to global warming, groundwater depletion, holes in the Ozone
Red-vented bulbul
A delightful member of the bulbul family of passerines, the Red-vented bulbul (Pycnonotus cafer) are highly vocal with a sweet melodic voice. The red colour of their name is difficult to see hidden beneath their tale. They are classified as “Least Concern”
A glimpse of Katli
A freshwater fish inhabiting the rivers in India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia, the omnivorous Copper Mahseer is listed as Near Threatened in the IUCN Redlist. The North-east is always fascinating for any biodiversity lover. One can find
Witness of the ancient world- Hoolock gibbons
Welcome to the Hoollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary, with its tall canopies bearing silent witness to the harsh passages of time. Home to the famous Hoolock gibbon, this area inspires awe while prodding us to do better by the fauna that
India’s two rarest birds
A fresh perspective from one of our young contributors, Maitreya Sukumar, on trivia about avifauna. Two of India’s rarest birds are the Himalayan Quail (Ophrysia superciliosa) and the Jerdon’s Courser (Rhinoptilus bitorquatus). We know more about the Jerdon’s Courser, 32 pairs
South American Sea Lion: A brief tale
Tales from the South American seas of snouts, whiskers and flippers. An in-depth account of the Patagonian Sea lion, their behaviour, mating cycles and population, with special reference to threats they face, both human and natural. The South American Sea lion,
Tiger toads of the Sahyadris
Two unique amphibians found nowhere else in the world are gradually losing their only homes due to rampant developmental and human activities within their restricted ranges. The forested hills of the northern Western Ghats, closer to the southern border of Maharashtra,
Hanging out with Nature’s Trapeze Artists
Lush evergreen forests, tall canopied trees, the call of apes in the air, and sometimes, a surprise glimpse of the gentle giant elephants during their snack break – welcome to a misty morning at Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary. A first time visitor