Dolphin shows have been a popular tourist attraction for decades. It’s a great way to get up close and personal with some of nature’s most beautiful and intelligent creatures. But what most people don’t know is that these shows come with a hidden cost. Like various captive wildlife attractions, such as Dancing Bears and Temple […]

The gharial, also known as the gavial, is a species of crocodile found in the rivers of India, Nepal, and Bhutan. This long-snouted predator has been a part of India’s cultural heritage for centuries. However, its population has declined drastically in recent years. In fact, gharials are considered one of the world’s most critically endangered

Descendants of one of the oldest lineages of wolves, the Indian grey wolf (Canis lupus pallipes) is an apex predator present in grasslands across the Indian subcontinent. However land conversion and encroachment has pushed them to the brink of extinction. India certainly needs to reverse the loss of her grasslands. These pack-dwelling, loyal animals seem

India as we know is a country known for charismatic Royal Bengal Tiger, which single handedly attracts thousands of tourists to forests each year. However, India also has many other charismatic species, which are on the brink of extinction, and are yet ignored. Such is the state of India’s bustards. These are large terrestrial flightless

The Himalayan wolf lies in a hazy area of taxonomic classification. Is it a separate species of wolf or the subspecies of the wide ranging grey wolf (Canis lupus)?  Present classification also often groups the Himalayan Wolves with the Tibetan wolf (Canis lupus chanco) which hail from further north regions of Mongolia and China. Earlier

Pangolins are the most trafficked species in the world. Currently, there are eight species of these armored placental mammals. The word “pangolin,” which means “rolling over” in Malay, relates to this animal’s propensity to ball up when frightened. Pangolins are fascinating creatures that are often described as living fossils due to their ancient lineage and

The Indian star tortoise, or ‘nakshatra tabelu’, is one of India’s remaining reptilian crown jewels. Owing to the illegal wildlife trade, long generation time and habitat loss, there has been a sharp decline in its numbers. Its adaptability, size, lifespan and reputation for being a lucky charm make this tortoise highly sought after in wealthy

Several human communities have been sharing space with wild animals for centuries in and around the diverse forests of India. This wonderful coexistence has mainly been possible due to some special age-old religious beliefs, myths, and legends that have been passed down from generation to generation and form an integral part of the cultural identity

The marine ecosystem features a distinct, complicated food web shaped by its unique plankton, animal species, and environmental conditions. Specifically the arctic ecosystem being one of the most inaccessible areas in the world, limiting our potential reach. It has an extreme climatic condition supporting varied and a unique biodiversity adapted to this extreme conditions. Ranging

While all of us are familiar with the most common canid found in India – our very own domestic dog, only a few can name the eight species of wild canids also inhabiting the country. These are the dhole, golden jackal, Indian wolf, Tibetan wolf, Indian fox, red fox, desert fox, and Tibetan fox. Wild