Animals-and-Pets
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The Mystical Monal Of Mishmi
A trip to the enigmatic Mishmi Hills proves why it is paradise for several exotic bird species, including the rare Sclater’s Monal, and an absolute delight for birders.
5 min |
March - May 2018
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Beauty of the Blur
Revealing the aesthetic world of Bokeh photography, where ‘Out of Focus’ blurs create spellbinding underwater images
5 min |
December - February 2017
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Saluting Green Heroes
The RBS Earth Heroes Awards aims to celebrate unsung heroes who strive against odds to defend their chosen areas of wildlife and habitats.
8 min |
September - November 2017
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Inside The Mysterious Eastern Himalayas
In a land where legends and wildlife merge, we track and photograph the Black Leopard and put few theories to rest.
3 min |
September - November 2017
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An Eastern Palette
Combine birdwatching and photography in a landscape teeming with colourful avian population and minimal tourism distraction – Gajoldoba offers all this in addictive tranquillity
5 min |
September - November 2017
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Safari Lessons From East Africa
A comparison of the various aspects of wildlife management as observed in East African nations of Kenya and Tanzania, with policies and parks in India.
5 min |
September - November 2017
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A Lens Apart
Five quick questions with our Gallery Member for the month of November 2017, Vivek Vegda
1 min |
December 2017 - February 2018
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Conservation Round-up
Updates from the world of conservation between Nov 2016 and mid Feb 2017.
4 min |
March - May 2017
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Paradise Out of Poop
Tropical islands have always inspired in us a sense of magical beauty. Atop on our list of summer getaways and featured on countless postcards that criss-cross the globe, what lingers is an inexplicable draw to those pearly white beaches. But what we probably don’t wonder often is how these exquisite beaches came to be – the story is as extraordinary as the places themselves.
2 min |
March - May 2017
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The Misnomer Called Zalim: Life Through the Eyes of T25
Infanticide by male tigers is a very common phenomenon but there are a few stories in the wild that show that they can be doting dads! Here we present a heartwarming story of the benevolent “Zalim” based on observations during routine monitoring for research and conservation.
6 min |
September - November 2016
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Birding in the Clouds
Ecuador has an overwhelming diversity of avi-fauna that presents itself in dramatic colours and shades, making it a highly sought-after bird photography destination. We join the author on a photo-journey to the Choco Lowlands meeting exotic avian members all the way.
4 min |
September - November 2016
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My Days With The Elephants
The human-elephant conflict is an ongoing one. But this in-depth account, drawn from the author’s decades of experience with elephants in habitats across the country, reveals the multiplicity of avoidable reasons it stems from.
10+ min |
June - August 2017
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The Subterraneans: Into The Caves Of The Swiftlets
Beneath the canopy of lush rainforests on the Andaman Islands, atop a hillock, deep inside damp caves, reside the famous EdibleNest Swiftlets – endangered yet persistent, provoking critical questions in the minds of visitors who make it this far.
6 min |
June - August 2017
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The Crawling Guests Of - Rushikulya
The author realises a much-cherished dream as she witnesses one of the greatest natural events known – the arrival of the Olive Ridley Turtles – emerging like phantoms from the sea with phosphorus on their backs.
6 min |
June - August 2017
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Wild Lessons
To witness acts of survival in the wild is a blessing for the rarest few – join the author as she narrates her first experience seeing a tigress imparting training.
4 min |
June - August 2017
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Conservation News
A round-up of important news from the world of conservation.
4 min |
SAEVUS JUNE-AUGUST 2018
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Conserving Karnataka's Wild Spaces
Sanjay Gubbi’s conservation efforts in the last decade are finely detailed in Second Nature, Saving Tiger Landscapes in the Twenty First Century.
6 min |
SAEVUS JUNE-AUGUST 2018
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Into The Flames
A controlled fire offers a chance to observe the spectacular behaviour of Indian Rollers in Kaziranga National Park
2 min |
SAEVUS JUNE-AUGUST 2018
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Jewel Of Jharkhand
Jharkhand’s rarely visited Udhwa Lake Bird Sanctuary is home to nearly 106 species of birds. Here’s a report.
5 min |
SAEVUS JUNE-AUGUST 2018
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The Return of the Gaur:
An increase in the number of stripes roaming the Indian wild has given the wildlife lovers a reason to cheer about. Several milestone initiatives have contributed to his conservation success story. We showcase in this section some of the best practices adopted by Tiger Reserves in India. The first one in the series is about the Gaur translocation project undertaken in Kanha Tiger Reserve.
6 min |
September - November 2016
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On the Trail of the Mountain Monarchs
One of the founding fathers of wildlife conservation, Dr. George B Schaller has been instrumental in protecting some of the planet’s most endangered and iconic species. Through he has travelled across a range of habitats, the mountains have always been the closest to his heart and soul. Dr. Schaller takes us back to his mountainous ventures as he talks about his experiences and challenges of conservation efforts in the Himalayas
6 min |
September - November 2016
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Saving the Tiger in a Sacred Landscape
A sanctuary for Himalayan mammals such as Himalayan tahr, serow and goral becomes the highest location for a tiger record in India! Discover this mountain haven with a veteran wildlife biologist who wishes to conserve the sacred landscape for tigers!
6 min |
September - November 2016
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Croaking Wonders
FrogFest, a programme highlighting the uniqueness and importance of frogs in nature and culture is underway in Delhi. We bring you a few snippets from this cultural event that aims to inculcate conservation values towards this precious amphibian.
3 min |
March - May 2018
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Eye For The Tiger
Diverse mediums such as writing and photography have espoused the ideals of conservation towards our natural heritage since ages. It’s quite exceptional to see an artist spreading conservation values through his paintings, which is where Mr. Peelwa comes into focus.
1 min |
March - May 2018
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On The Prowl
An average trip into the lush jungles of Kabini turns extraordinary when a leopard is spotted moving in and successfully making a kill. Here’s a first-person account.
3 min |
March - May 2018
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Oxygen Tourism
As air quality worsens in Indian cities, protected areas need to implement Oxygen Tourism to at least awaken our decision-makers to the benefits of nature conservation.
6 min |
March - May 2018
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Celebrating The Tech Age
Apart from being a vibrant symposium of technology, NIT Trichy’s annual techfest Pragyan also focused on green initiatives using technology among local communities. Here’s a report.
2 min |
March - May 2018
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A Field Day
Each day is different when you’re radio tracking cobras and working as a field assistant at the Sakaerat Biopshere Reserve, Thailand.
5 min |
December 2017 - February 2018
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Inauspicious Animals In Sacred Places
Misconceived as harbingers of evil in India, bats and owls suffer from habitat loss due to human intervention and conservation efforts need to be ramped up.
2 min |
December 2017 - February 2018
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Nests Of Silk
Weaver ants use their larvae in a skilled demonstration of their engineering techniques.
3 min |