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Living with CROCODILES! Mugger, My Neighbour

The author relates an amazing story of co-existence in Gujarat.

DIGITAL DETAILING Wildlife Artwork by Prajakta Darade

Digital Art just got more wild! Prajakta Darade is using her digital artwork to create awareness and bring people's attention to wildlife. Her passion and talent have created a new niche for wildlife conservation.

Windswept? Development Vs Conservation: India's Clean Energy ambition requires retrospection

Should windfarms be permitted at the cost of the environment, and pastoralism?

Blame it on Rio! For the Love of Rio de Janeiro

A trip to exotic Rio may be the perfect vacation!

SURPRISE! SURPRISE! Migratory Birds in Vizag

The author takes us on a visit to an unconventional birding spot.

Disturbance in DUDHWA! Of Melodies and Maladies of Dudhwa National Park

The human-wildlife conflicts in Dudhwa are a matter of great concern. Resolving the difficulties will bring peace to these beautiful woodlands.

Gastronomes? Sloth Bear's Change of Character and Habits

Sloth bears return for human grub - the authors narrate instances of such interactions.

Capturing the MAGIC! Candid cameras and elusive species

The mysterious ways of the difficult-to-spot wild species is a subject of great interest and wonder. The hard work of the field researchers and the amazing advancement in camera trapping, has brought a slice of that world into our lives.

Mandible TROUBLE! Great Nature.

Any irregularity in the morphology of the species is a hindrance to its survival. But Nature usually finds a way out.

Dang Dilemma A project to revive the food chain in Dang Forest

The article speaks of the amazing project of re-populating the Dang Forest 'prey base' to solve the human-animal conflicts in the region.

A Parliament of BABBLERS! The Altruistic Sentinels

A lesson in selflessness and cooperation - Dr Rahmani gives us a brief look into the surprising world of the Babblers.

Seasonal Fashion! Multiple reasons to fall in love

The changing face of the dry deciduous forests is a thing of awe and beauty. The author takes us through these seasonal alterations in this lovely article.

Expert ADVICE Creativity in wildlife

Photography is an art that like any other requires hard work and practice. But it always helps to be counselled by an expert.

AT RISK!

Albinism among species everywhere, places them at risk from predators and humans. The author speaks of his experience with an albino banded krait.

The ground beneath their feet Understanding the Kanha Tiger Reserve

The responsibilities for managing a successful Reserve are immense. Dr Johnsingh describes the essentials that could make that all-important difference between survival and extinction.

The Untold Story of Sharks

Sharks are one of the oldest creatures to exist on the earth, even before the dinosaurs. Though sharks are ancient predators, movies like Jaws and Deep Blue Sea have given sharks an unfair reputation of being blood-thirsty animals, dangerous and ruthless. However, more people die from falling coconuts than they do from shark attacks in the world.

Guardians of Nature!

Patriotism in Action It is the untiring efforts of conservationists that allow hope for the survival of the natural world. Dr Rahmani describes the actions of two such stalwarts.

Covid Catastrophe Relooking At Wildlife Trade

With the deadly Covid 19 pandemic, the consumption and trade of wildlife species has been thrown into keen focus the world over; along with our shortcomings in dealing with the same. The article tries to put before us ways to manage the crisis

Save the BUSTARD What can we learn from the UK Great Bustard reintroduction?

Dangerously close to extinction, the Great Indian Bustard’s survival depends upon close co-operation, grassland protection and habitat restoration, among other concerns.

Wonder Birds Chasing the wonder at yonder

The author takes us along on her regular pilgrimmage into the Himalayan mountains, for a glimpse of the ever elusive Ibisbill.

Off the Beaten Track Hiking via Dinarica- Albania, Montenegro and Kosovo

The author takes us on a hiking trip to Via Dinarica, through Albania, Montenegro and Kosovo.

Mahseer Survival Conservation of Golden mahseer Tor putitora: Innovations to Policy Interventions

The author describes the threats faced by the mahseer population and explains ways to minimize the looming peril to the species.

The Last Climb

The story is an adventure that began with a knee injury. Dr Johnsingh takes us along on this rousing and memorable climb.

Land of Fire and Ice

A trip that takes you into the ring of fire.

Harmful Reverence Unregulated pilgrimages to religious sites within forest areas

Destroying the habitat and spreading filth around temple locations set in the serene depths of the Indian forests, the crush of humanity is like an unruly beast. This issue needs to be urgently restricted and regulated.

Bali Bytes

Diving into the waters of Bali, according to the author, is a memorable experience.

Astounding Antarctica

A photographer’s journey through the Antarctic is an expedition packed with awe-inspiring vistas, magnificent wildlife, perilous travel and unforgettable memories.

Cat Out Of The Bag

Discussing the IRS or the Interim Relief Scheme for compensating livestock losses in the Ramnagar Forest Division, the author witnesses first-hand its lack of application.

The Last Shangri-La

In the high Himalayas lies the beautiful and mysterious land of Ladakh. The author takes us on an expedition through this wondrous terrain.

Wolves at bay!

The Lion-man and 40,000 years of wildlife management.