Stories
Canids of India (International day for biological diversity special)
Canidae is a lineage of carnivorans that includes domestic dogs, wild dogs, wolves, coyotes, foxes, jackals and Dingoes. A member of this family is called as Canid. Canids are found...
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 abundant in rare species. Maldives is home to many different types of rays. They can often be seen near the surface of the water also....
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...
