Just a few kilometers ahead of Kathalekan along the Siddapur-Honnavar highway, a hidden swamp wallows in the low-lying dense forests of the Sharavathi. Malemane (literally "forest-house" or "house in the forest") falls along the Kathalekan belt of swamps, an interconnected series of Myristica swamps along a perennial stream. Each successive swamp collects runoff from the…
The rights of forest dwelling communities have long been disputed and discussed by the conservation community in India. Here's my take on this nuanced issue on World Wildlife Day 2021...
Journey into the wild heart of our planet with this virtual film festival...without even leaving your room!
The International Biogeography Society has declared today, Sept. 14, as International Humboldt Day. Find out why we celebrate Humboldt and what his pet theory of biogeography has done to shape science and our understanding of the world today!
The first Saturday of September is celebrated as International Vulture Awareness Day. Vultures are some of the most regal, efficient birds of prey to soar the skies. They play a critical role in the environment, filling the niche of scavengers. However, they are in desperate need of a PR makeover, as are most scavengers on this planet. Today, let us explore why we need our scavengers, and why they are so maligned despite their many services...
What is it like, living a life in chains? The elephant is India's most revered animal and yet many elephants spend their lives in captivity. This piece is written from the perspective of a captive elephant who has been pushed too far...
River of bandits, haunt of dacoit queens, she is fearless and wicked in her glory...meet the Chambal, the second star in the Rivers of India Series
She flows, tempestuous and carefree, out of the womb of the Shivaliks and into the floodplains that feed millions of hungry mouths.
May 22, 2020 - International Day for Biological Diversity. Let's celebrate today with a walk through some of India's bountiful ecosystems and discuss what we stand to lose if we continue to dismiss the importance of nature.
A look at some of India's beautiful forests and the threats that they face
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