Shadow in the Snow
Count your blessings if you have seen one in the wild. Here is your chance for a face-off with this elusive cat which may soon become the stuff of legends. The Grey ghost of the Himalayan landscape. Story : Khulbushansingh Suryawanshi Illustrations
Rock art gone wild
While surveying for wildlife in Spiti, our researcher came across his study species in the most unexpected forms—as impressions on the valley’s ancient rocks and boulders, leading him to speculate about the people and wildlife that inhabited these parts several
Rendezvous with the Grey Ghost
Often termed as the Holy Grail of wildlife sightings, glimpsing upon a Snow leopard in its rugged home terrain can often be the encounter of a lifetime. We present a firsthand account from Leh. Ever since I’ve been posted in Leh
Cutting edge conservation
In the vast wilderness of the Gobi desert, a team of intrepid explorers and scientists worked against odds, setting up camera traps to monitor the enigmatic Snow leopard in one of its most challenging habitats. Among other things, their account
Fighting for survival in higher plains
Palaearctic mammals in the higher ranges of Himachal Pradesh, whose plight is a precarious one, need our serious attention and action. Overgrazing and the widespread presence of non-native predators, continue to be persistent threats against their survival. As the SUV rolled
Up to 30 snow leopards in Kibber wildlife sanctuary of Spiti
The dwindling numbers of snow leopards were shown a ray of hope when a forest guard's camera revealed images of a mother and her two cubs in the tribal Lahaul-Spiti region of Himachal Pradesh. The previous count of snow leopards
Surreal Steps in the Snow
As the winter-scapes descend on the scintillating slopes of the Himalayas, a silent transformation of these remote vistas takes place. The chirpiness of spring birds gives way to the whoosh-whoosh of snow-swirls. To some, this may seem like an annihilation
Winter vistas of the wildlife world
Winter is coming! Well, it’s already here, this time for real and not just in the make-believe world. And it brings with it something very real and palpable to enjoy- winter wildlife. As our tropical country gets ready to get