The Helmeted Water Toad, a “living fossil” native to Chile, faces extinction due to climate change, habitat destruction, and pollution. Once resilient through millennia, its population has declined significantly, signaling ecosystem fragility. Urgent conservation efforts, sustainable practices, and global climate action are vital to saving this species and preserving biodiversity.
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After rekindling my interest in wildlife photography, I joined a herping tour at the Agumbe Rainforest. Amid stunning landscapes, fascinating creatures, and eerie encounters with leeches, the experience highlighted the fragility of biodiversity in the Western Ghats. The sight of disappearing species due to human encroachment left a lasting impact.
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It’s more often that a flash of iridescent green wings would be seen flying across, uttering a sharp melodious trill through the landscapes of the Indian subcontinent—this is the Green Bee-eater (Merops orientalis), small but enthralling to the hilt,…
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My first blog, A Mini Bird Sanctuary in My Backyard—Part 1, has gone viral. Google Analytics showed me that many bird enthusiasts have visited our blog site. I wasn’t aware that so many birds and wildlife lovers are out there. And this world is still beautiful…
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My wife, Shailashri, is passionate about plants and gardens. Hence, she converted the empty plot behind our house into a mini garden. Besides fulfilling her passion, this garden served some vegetables for her cooking and flowers for my mother’s worship….
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The Purple-rumped Sunbird (Leptocoma zeylonica) is one of nature’s most vibrant and captivating creatures, a small bird that holds immense ecological significance. Found predominantly in the Indian subcontinent, this tiny avian species has managed to capture…
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In the vibrant world of butterflies, the Common Rose (Pachliopta aristolochiae) stands out not only for its striking beauty but also for its vital role in maintaining the balance of our ecosystems. This remarkable butterfly, often seen fluttering gracefully…
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In the natural world, few creatures display the architectural prowess of the Baya Weaver (Ploceus philippinus). These small birds, native to South and Southeast Asia, are not only known for their bright yellow plumage but are also celebrated as some of the world’s…
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