Cormorants and Ibises of Karnataka

April 15, 2022

Karnataka – and India – is home to 3 species of cormorants and 1 species of darter. All four are widespread across Karnataka and breed in the state. Nests are […]

Sea Slater

April 01, 2022

A casual stroll on the beach at Devbagh along the west coast of Karnataka got me interested in crabs. A fascination that started with fiddler crabs eventually spread to the […]

The Lesser Known Bhadra

March 15, 2022

As I settled for evening coffee after the boat ride, I got a call from Vijay, the resident naturalist. He had seen me only ten minutes ago, so a call […]

Abhisheka Krishnagopal: the art and the science of wildlife

March 15, 2022

Abhisheka Krishnagopal dons many hats – wildlife rehabilitator, researcher, educator, artist, and dancer. The common thread that ties all these facets together is nature and wildlife. In this interview, Abhisheka […]

The Autopsy of Fallen Leaves

March 01, 2022

We are surrounded by a diversity of plants ranging from trees to mosses. There is not only diversity in plant species but also plant parts. For example, the flowers of […]

Gummanayakana Kote: the fort on the hill

March 01, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic changed the lives of senior citizens like myself and my husband. Having slogged in government jobs for several decades, we were enjoying our retirement by traveling. With […]

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