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Posted on February 9, 2021March 18, 2021 by tigergirl621

Walking with the Caretakers of the Forest

Any researcher working in conservation will tell you about the importance of the stalwarts guardians of nature - forest guards. Here is a quick story on one of my many experiences learning from forest guards in India!

Posted on June 17, 2020March 18, 2021 by tigergirl621

Practicing Proper Land Management for a Healthier Future

Today, 17th June 2020, is World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought. Let's take a look at what desertification really means and why we need better land management if we are to ensure a healthier future

Posted on April 26, 2020March 18, 2021 by tigergirl621

A Journey Through India’s Forests

A look at some of India's beautiful forests and the threats that they face

Posted on December 7, 2019December 7, 2019 by tigergirl621 · 5 Comments

Desert Carnival: Experiencing Rajasthan’s Annual Pushkar Camel Mela

The landscape is a myriad of colours, pulsing with life, dazzling, radiant. A burst of chaos amidst a sea of sand and Prosopis. My nostrils flare to absorb the unfamiliar mixture of smells, from camel hide to tanned leather to sweetmeats to sweaty horse to cattle droppings that litter the sandy soil.

Posted on October 10, 2018 by tigergirl621

Grains of Gold: Thoughts on Desert Ecosystems

Musings from 30,000 ft in the air on desert ecosystems and their shrouded mysteries

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Priya Ranganathan is a wetland ecologist and geologist with a passion for writing. Her work is primarily focused on the wetland and riverine systems in the Western Ghats of India.

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