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The Sinister Trade and Sacrifice of the Indian Owl Species

On August 4th, International Owl Awareness Day, WWF and TRAFFIC released an image of the 16 most trafficked owl species in India. Let’s learn more about these species and the reason behind it.

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29 Sep 2021 • 7 min read

State Animals and Birds of India

In India, did you know that each state has its own allotted bird and animal? Here's all you need to know!

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31 Oct 2020 • 16 min read • 2 likes

Commonly Found Birds in Indian Cities, Part II

Jus started your birding journey? Here's a list of some commonly found birds and tips on how to identify them.

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30 Sep 2020 • 5 min read • 1 like

An Insight Into Animal Adaptations

Nature is full of exciting different species—some may be weird from the start, but some have evolved and adapted themselves as per their needs. Here's a sneak peak of those adaptations!

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30 Sep 2020 • 6 min read

Weird Animal Defence Mechanisms

Fleeing, bright colorful looks, poisoning the predator, and camouflaging with the habitat are some of the common defence mechanisms in the animal kingdom. But there are many more weird ones!

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04 Sep 2020 • 6 min read

Extreme Migrations in the Animal Kingdom

Migration is observed in all animal species: from the tiniest insect to the largest mammal. The animal kingdom is full of such dramatic and extreme migrations. Let's take a look at some!

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18 Aug 2020 • 5 min read

Saving the Critically Endangered - Gharials

We have a true reason to celebrate after this World Crocodle Day – the birth and release of 116 critically endangered gharials on the Gandak River banks in Bihar!

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07 Aug 2020 • 5 min read

The Golden Tigress of India - Not a Reason for Celebration

The photos of a golden tigress in the Kaziranga National Park have been creating a lot of buzz lately. However, forest officials say it’s not a reason for celebration and indicates bigger issues.

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28 Jul 2020 • 3 min read

Understanding the Elusive Clouded Leopards

Clouded Leopard is an endangered big cat due to habitat loss. Surprisingly, it was recently found at an altitude of 3498 metres—way higher than its usual habitat—in the Langtang National Park.

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21 Jul 2020 • 5 min read

Indian Lockdown: A Boon For the Nilgiri Tahr

The lockdown which has extensively helped our mother nature and wildlife heal. One such widely impacted wildlife species is the Nilgiri Tahr, an endangered species of wild goat.

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16 Jul 2020 • 5 min read