Karnataka is the emerging hub of nature research and education. It also dons the mantle of ‘Elephant State’ and ‘Tiger State’ of India. In addition to these mega fauna, our forests have a lot to offer. ‘Focus’ does just that, with detailed articles focusing on a specific species. Flora or fauna, big or small, we’ve got it covered.
The first Saturday of September each year (in 2016, 3rd September) has been dedicated as ‘International Vulture Awareness Day’. So, what do we need to know about these fast-vanishing birds which […]
One of the very few insects an entomophobic person wouldn’t scream and run away from would probably be a Green Lacewing. The fragile beauty of this insect can only be […]
The onset of the monsoon brings about a fantastic transformation in the diversity of life on beaches. If you are a regular beach-stroller, you have probably noticed the myriad of creatures that […]
This article is an amalgamation of excerpts from the book Nature in the City: Bengaluru in the past, present and future, written by Harini Nagendra, a Professor of Sustainability at […]
Most of us are familiar with charismatic mammals such as tigers, elephants and apes. And there are charismatic species amongst birds too: bustards, cranes, eagles. But in the Asian and […]
Located in northern Karnataka, Belgaum lies at an altitude of 750 meters above sea-level and receives an average annual rainfall of 1500 mm. Rapid growth is quickly changing this once-sleepy […]
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