The jaguar (Panthera onca) stands as one of the most charismatic and enigmatic creatures in the animal kingdom. As the third-largest big cat species globally and the apex predator in the Americas’ rainforest ecosystem, the jaguar is a symbol of strength, stealth, and resilience. This article will delve into the jaguar’s characteristics, habitat, breeding patterns, […]

The Giant Anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) is an unusual and captivating mammal native to Central and South America. Well-adapted for its unique lifestyle, this species is a master of the rainforest floor, yet it faces significant threats that have led to its status as a vulnerable species. This article will delve into the biology, habits, and

India is a land of diverse wildlife and the home to some of the most magnificent and unique animal species. India has at least 15 species of wild felines which is the highest in the world and they differ in size, habitat, diet and body shape. Let us explore and learn about India’s wild felines.

The Striped Hyena is a medium-sized carnivorous mammal known for its unique sandy-coloured coat adorned with distinctive black stripes. With its robust build, strong jaws, and sharp teeth, it possesses the ability to scavenge and consume a wide range of food, including carrion, fruits, insects, and small mammals. As primarily solitary and nocturnal creatures, Striped

One of the primary targets of poachers around the world are rhinos. Their keratin horns form amongst the most lucrative products in the illegal wildlife trade. This has led to the decimation of the world’s rhino species. Fortunately, through conservation efforts, the White Rhino and the Greater One Horned Rhino (aka the Indian Rhino) have

The harsh biogeography of the Trans-Himalayan Plateau supports a unique high-elevation rangeland in Eastern Ladakh. These tablelands have characteristic vegetation assemblages forming alpine rangelands that have supported nomadic pastoralist communities co-existing with inimitable wildlife across millennia. The topographic and climatic restraints have sculpted a distinctive grassland ecosystem that although low in biomass and ecological productivity

The requirement for robust and sustainable food production is increasing as urban areas grow. A unique idea called food forests is gaining popularity. By blending fruit and nut trees, bushes, herbs, and perennial plants, these urban green areas resemble natural ecosystems and provide a varied array of self-sustaining foods. In order to better understand the

The revival of tiger populations across India is one of India’s most successful conservation stories.  India has more than doubled her tiger population between 2006 and 2018. According to the preliminary results of the 2022 national census, India has approximately 3,100 tigers.  On Episode 2, I interview Anish Andheria, who is the CEO of the

When googling “world’s ugliest animals”, the vulture often features on the author’s hit-list. While they may not possess the beauty or charisma of other keystone species, their importance for our planet cannot be overstated. The global decline of this flesh-eater has impacts as far-reaching as environmental degradation, wildlife conservation, public health, and culture. How devastating

Today, we live in an age of heightening environmental awareness.”Plant trees to Save the Environment is a common mantra in today’s urban ecology domain. However, this mantra may indeed be detrimental to the native plants and the birds, particularly in parks and grasslands, research shows. Urban aforestation movements have speeded up in India’s big cities-Delhi,