Stories

On the trail of Otters (International day for biological diversity special)

There are three species of otters in India. The Smooth-coated Otter, Asian Small-clawed Otter and Eurasian Otter. The Smooth-coated Otters are seen in large rivers and dense mangrove stretches along the coast. The Asian Small-clawed Otters prefer living in shallow...

Wolves of North Karnataka

Indian wolves are not like those huge European or American wolves that people generally know of. They are smaller and thinner and they do not attack or kill people for food, like in...

Hornbills of India

Hornbill is a family of bird found in tropical & subtropical Asia. They are characterized by their curved, long and bright colored bill. Hornbills are omnivorous. They eat fruits, small mammals,...

These ants explode to save their colony

These ants literally explode and kill themselves to save their colonies. After explosion they create a yellow glue like toxic substance around which protects their families....

Maldives Atoll Marine life by Aryaman Darda

The waters around the Maldives are...

How my passion turned into my profession .... Kedar Gore

In my school days, I spent most of my vacations in the virgin and rugged landscape of Konkan. My native place was a pristine village in Ratnagiri nestled next to a creek and hills. Venturing into the forests here with my mentor and my uncle...

Wild Cats Of India

India is home to many species of cats. From the big Bengal Tiger to the smallest Rusty Spotted Cat, around 14 species of wildcats can...

Five Endangered Animal Species of India

India is known for its lush green vegetation and biodiversity. But in the last few decades Just like the other countries India has also lost vegetation...

Romulus Whitaker and his Crocodile bank

The Crocodile Bank currently consists of a large reptile park near Chennai. This zoo sees close to half a million visitors per year making it one of the most popular tourist attractions along the famous East...

Daphne Sheldrick, Mother of 'Orphan Elephants' breathes her last...

Wildlife conservationist and expert in animal husbandry Mrs Dame Daphne Marjorie Sheldrick has passed away...

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