Animals
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Photo Featureanimals10 Things You Need To Know About Indian Elephants
Icons of the terrestrial ecosystem, elephants play a crucial role in maintaining a healthy planet. Here is a rundown of some essential facts about these pachyderms
Photo Featureanimals10 Things You Need To Know About Hornbills
These charismatic frugivores are responsible for the regeneration of our tropical forests. Learn all about the hornbills of India
Photo Featureanimals10 Things You Need To Know About India's Otters
Smooth-coated, Eurasian and Asian Small-clawed—from morphology, habitats to threats and conservation measures
Photo Featureanimals10 Things You Need To Know About Indian Leopards
The iconic felid is the poster child of India's fight to preserve wildlife, but the future doesn't bode well for these big cats. Learn all about them
Photo Featureanimals10 Things You Need To Know About The Indian Rhinoceros
The Indian Rhinoceros or Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros is one of the few remaining megaherbivores on the planet. Find out all about this unicorn of the grasslands
Photo Featureanimals10 Things You Need To Know About Lion-tailed Macaques
Meet one of the most unique primate species of the Indian subcontinent and learn all about them
Photo Featureanimals10 Things You Need To Know About Sloth Bears
The shaggy-coated, long-clawed Sloth Bear is a constant when discussing human-animal conflict in India. Find out more about this native ant-eating bear species
Photo Featureanimals10 Things You Need To Know About Snow Leopards
A quick primer about the 'Grey Ghosts' and how they survive the harsh terrains of the upper Himalayas
Photo Featureanimals10 Things You Need To Know About Bengal Tigers
We bring you facts about tigers—majestic felids that have captured the imagination of countless wildlife enthusiasts
Photo Featureanimals10 Things You Need To Know About The King Cobra
A shy animal rarely seen outside undisturbed forests, the King Cobra is a species in decline. Here is everything you should know about the king of reptiles
Photo Featureanimals14 Species That Spell The Arrival Of Monsoon
From gliding frogs to colourful reptiles and melodious insects; the monsoon rolls out the red carpet for many of our flora and fauna
Photo Featureanimals16 Species You Don't Expect To See On Mumbai's Shores
Starfish, octopus, even the occasional sea horse. Mumbai's shorelines host many treasures. On World Wildlife Day, a photo story from Marine Life Of Mumbai
Quick Readanimals16 Whales In 30 Seconds
An illustrated GIF of these mysterious creatures of the deep
Photo FeatureanimalsA Birdwatcher's Guide To Nashik
Meet the avian inhabitants of Nashik as a group of young photographers takes us on a virtual tour of the city
Quick ReadanimalsA Blue Flash - The Indian Roller
Guest Editor Series: The Indian Roller is a wondrous creature whose beauty has our guest editor mesmerised
Photo FeatureanimalsA Close-Up Of Corbett
The Wild Nation Series: Snapshots from the iconic landscape of Jim Corbett National Park. Meet its many denizens and revel in its unearthly ambience
Photo FeatureanimalsA Complete Guide To The Vultures Of India
Endangered and persecuted for the wrong reasons, India's vultures need every bit of our attention. Here is a primer on the nine vulture species found in the country
Quick ReadanimalsA Flappy Ending
Guest Editor Series: How I went in search of Bar-headed Geese, and finally found them
Quick ReadanimalsA Flock Of Blue
The flight of the Grandala elevates a marine biologist’s fantastic avian experience
Photo FeatureanimalsA Forest In 12 Frames
All the wildlife you can hope to see in one of Karnataka's most popular sanctuaries
Quick ReadanimalsA Guide To Snakebite Mitigation And Management
Expert instructions to follow in case of a snakebite incident and tips to prevent human-snake conflict
Quick ReadanimalsA Lens On The Ocean
World Oceans Day Special: An underwater photographer shares his top tips on shooting in the deep blue. Dive in
Quick ReadanimalsA Mega-Lifer In Maharashtra
A birder writes about his morning with the Red-breasted Merganser at Vasai, the scene of its first authentic sighting in India
Photo FeatureanimalsA Peek Into Pakke's Invisible World
Pakke in Macro Series: Paro and Chandan introduce us to the lesser-known life in our forests, a world of cicadas, butterflies and more
Quick ReadanimalsA Peek Into The Stealthy World Of Nightjars
A naturalist spent a full month documenting two Indian Nightjar fledgelings. Watch them thrive and take flight
BookanimalsA photographic field guide of south India with 1915 species
Two award-winning naturalists have come together to create this comprehensive guide of the rich biodiversity of all the six states
Photo FeatureanimalsA Primer On The Drongos Of India
Did you know that India is home to nine species of drongos? Learn about their unique characteristics and distinct calls so that you can identify them in the wild
Photo FeatureanimalsA Rendezvous With The Chandi Mata Temple Bears
Among the devoted visitors to the Chandi Mata temple in Bagbahara, Chhattisgarh, is a pack of Sloth Bears. They come for the food and stay for the human pampering
Photo FeatureanimalsA Splash Of Tiger Stripes
Sub-adult tigers Arrowhead and Pacman engage in play-fighting after a long night of rain, near Rajbagh lake in Ranthambhore National Park
Photo FeatureanimalsA Virtual Tour Of Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary
The Wild Nation Series: Home to more than 360 species of birds, Keoladeo National Park in Bharatpur is one of the best bird photography sites in the country
LongreadanimalsA Wild Sheep Chase
Argali—the largest of all wild sheep on the planet! A wildlife photographer narrates his 10-year-long pursuit of this hooved enigma
Photo FeatureanimalsAblaze With Colour
Our Fortnight Focus challenge was the colours of summer. These are our top picks
Photo FeatureanimalsAll About The Himalayan Monal
Quick facts about the iridescent avian of the mountains—some familiar and some not so familiar
Photo FeatureanimalsAll About The Indian Peafowl
The national bird of India is still a bit of a mystery for many of us. Here is everything you need to know about the avian we fondly refer to as the peacock
LongreadanimalsAll You Need To Know About Bats
Experts dispel myths and answer queries about bats and their supposed-relationship with the coronavirus
Quick ReadanimalsCatching A Glimpse Of The White-Bellied Heron In India
A natural history photographer shares his encounter with one of the rarest birds in the world today, the White-bellied Heron, also known as the Imperial Heron
Comic StripanimalsAn Ode To The House Sparrow
On World Sparrow Day, we pay tribute to the bird that was almost part of the family growing up
Photo FeatureanimalsAnd Therein Lies A Tale...
Our top picks for this fortnight's focus brought us a fair number of twists in the 'tail'
Photo FeatureanimalsAnimal Collective
Our theme for this Fortnight Focus challenge gifted us an impressive array of animal assembly images
Quick ReadanimalsAnnandale's Bush Frog Is On The Wane
Once prevalent across eastern India, the "tik-tik" call of this tiny arboreal frog species is now restricted to small, distant patches. But are we paying attention?
Photo FeatureanimalsAntelopes Of India
A cheat sheet of all the different antelope species found in the country, along with a quick overview of the many threats they face
Photo FeatureanimalsAre Blue Sheep Really Blue?
Meet the unsung mountain monarchs of the Himalayas, Blue Sheep, locally known as Bharal
Photo FeatureanimalsAre The Dancing Frogs Of The Western Ghats On Their Last Legs?
A wildlife photographer documents the signature moves of the dancing frogs of the Western Ghats, highlighting the need for habitat preservation for their survival
InteractiveanimalsAround A Fallen Log
An interactive exploration of the flora and fauna that thrive on a fallen log deep within a rainforest
InteractiveanimalsAround A Tree Buttress
An interactive exploration of the flora and fauna that live around the expansive roots of trees in rainforests
Photo FeatureanimalsBaby's Day Out
Our Fortnight Focus challenge ushered in a flood of cute baby animal images. Prepare to squeal in delight, here are our top picks
Photo FeatureanimalsBackyard Safari
Welcome to the jungle... in your backyard
Photo FeatureanimalsBandhavgarh Through A Lens
A wildlife photographer offers a glimpse of the lush paradise that is Bandhavgarh National Park. Browse through a set of 14 images of its many denizens
LongreadanimalsBangalore's Snake Rescuers Are Busier Than Ever Before
Human-snake interactions are on the rise in the IT capital of the country. Find out what a routine day looks like for a snake rescuer in the metropolitan city
Quick ReadanimalsBar-Headed Goose: The High-Flying Migrator
On World Migratory Bird Day, we shine a light on this extraordinary avian that is one of the highest-flying birds in the world
Photo FeatureanimalsBattle Of Behemoths: Sloth Bear Vs Tiger
What happens when a Bengal Tiger and a Sloth Bear engage in a fight for their lives? Here is a scene-by-scene breakdown of this epic encounter
Quick ReadanimalsBearing Witness To The Maternal Bond
A tale of two elephants trying to save their calves
Comic StripanimalsBehold, The Leatherback Sea Turtle
On World Sea Turtle Day, a cartoonist draws attention to this far-ranging, fast-moving, deep-diving wonder in our oceans
LongreadanimalsBest Of The Binoculars
For nature enthusiasts, binoculars make or break a travel experience. Experts tell you which pair to buy
Photo FeatureanimalsBirding In God’s Own Country
Snapshots from Thattekad, Kerala
BookanimalsBirds Have A Lot To Say!
Listen up! Pratham Books’ second PhoneStory is here. And it’s causing quite a flap
Quick ReadanimalsBirds Of A Different Feather
Guest Editor Series: Not all birds belong in the sky. Some prefer the ground. A researcher explains, in a letter to our guest editor
Photo FeatureanimalsBirds Of Sattal
One of the last few unspoiled freshwater biomes in the country, Sattal attracts birds and birdwatchers alike
Quick ReadanimalsThe Giant Squirrels Of India
A sneak peek into the world of the bushy-tailed arboreal rodents
Photo FeatureanimalsCamouflage Challenge: Now You See Me...
Masters of stealth and disguise, here are our favourites from NiF Hive's Fortnight Focus theme
LongreadanimalsCan Our Turtles Champion Freshwater Conservation?
On World Turtle Day, two herpetologists contemplate the future of India's freshwater turtles and tortoises and how they can help our freshwater conservation efforts
Photo FeatureanimalsCaptivating Courtship Rituals From The Animal Kingdom
We explore the ways of cupid in the wild with fascinating facts and images
Quick ReadanimalsCaught In A Whirl
Sometimes mistaken for tiny fish, the Whirligig Beetles are a social group who swim rapidly in circles to both, avoid predators and detect prey
Quick ReadanimalsChilika Lake gets a new ambassador, the Fishing Cat!
During Wildlife Week, 2020, the Chilika Development Authority announced the Fishing Cat as its new ambassador
Photo FeatureanimalsCombing For Frogs In Coorg
A young photographer calls attention to the often ignored endemic amphibians of the Western Ghats
Comic StripanimalsCorals in Cartoons
On Coral Reef Awareness Week, a cartoonist dives in to explore the 'rainforests of the sea'
VideoanimalsCrabs of Karwar
The landscape of Karwar is intricate and complex, to say the least. River Kali meets the Arabian Sea, and together the waters caress the Western Ghats. At this estuary is an island — Devbagh. The shoreline around the island is bordered by mangrove forests, making the entire area a biodiversity hotsp
PodcastanimalsCroak Studio
The rains are here and the frogs are calling. Listen in, as Ramit Singal lets us in on a few surprises
Photo Featureanimals10 Things You Need To Know About Dholes
Are Dholes wild dogs? Can they take down an elephant by their lonesome? Everything you need to know about the Asiatic Wild Dog
Photo FeatureanimalsDelight In The Details
Beyond the naked eye lies a whole world underwater, just waiting to be explored
Photo FeatureanimalsDesert National Park: Not So Deserted
An amazing diversity of wildlife thrives within this inhospitable desert habitat
Photo FeatureanimalsDesert
Our top picks for this Fortnight Focus challenge open the doors to the very dry yet fascinating world of deserts
Quick ReadanimalsDholes And The Tea Estates Of Valparai
Dholes, also known as Asiatic Wild Dogs, are hypercarnivores who live in large social packs and are efficient hunters. Can they continue to thrive in the tea-forest mosaic of Valparai?
Photo FeatureanimalsDo Tigers Eat Turtles?
Apparently, they do! Here's an encounter from Ranthambhore where a sub-adult tigress takes on an Indian Softshell Turtle
Photo FeatureanimalsMetamorphosis
In photos: a dragonfly's journey from nymph to adult
Photo FeatureanimalsEye Spy
Our top picks for this Fortnight Focus challenge is all about the eyes. Prepare to lock eyes with some strange eyes from the animal world
Photo FeatureanimalsFine Dining
The first Fortnight Focus challenge of the year was all about the carnal act of feeding in the animal world, although we did call it 'Fine Dining'
VideoanimalsFish Out Of Water
Say hello to the Mudskipper – the fish that not just survives, but thrives out of water. Most commonly seen on mudflats and around estuarine mangrove swamps (along most of the Indian coastline), the mudskipper can walk (the motion resembles skipping) on land. It is a part of the Goby Fish family, a
Photo FeatureanimalsFlight Plan
Photographing a Barn Swallow is a test of patience and coordination
Photo FeatureanimalsFollowing The Desert Fox
These solitary carnivores survive, and thrive, in some of the most arid habitats in India
Quick ReadanimalsFour new frogs just discovered! Findings published today
A PhD student has found four new species of Burrowing Frogs in the Western Ghats
Photo FeatureanimalsFrames From The Little Rann Of Kutch
The Wild Nation Series: Home to the Indian Wild Ass, the marshland of the Little Rann of Kutch in Gujarat is on every photographer's wishlist
Photo FeatureanimalsFrom Nothing To Quite Something
The amazing complexity of multicellular organisms arises from pure simplicity: a single cell. Here, a pond snail evolves from embryo to juvenile adult
Photo FeatureanimalsThe Kingfishers Of India
Photographs and calls of the 12 kingfisher species found in the country
Quick ReadanimalsGetting In The Thick Of The Action
Dhritiman Mukherjee shares his lessons from the field on how to plan action shots while on safari
Photo FeatureanimalsGrassland Birds
Our second round of top picks from the Grasslands Fortnight Focus challenge features the avian wonders of the world of grass
Photo FeatureanimalsGrasslands
Our top picks for this Fortnight Focus challenge showcase the magical wonders of our neglected grasslands
LongreadanimalsGreat Hornbill: Changing Habits And Habitats
How does the behaviour of the Great Hornbill change with changing habitats? A biologist shares her experience from Valparai
Comic StripanimalsGreen Resolutions for 2018
Forget fitness fads! 12 wild animals give us the only resolutions we need to stick to for the next 12 months (and beyond)
VideoanimalsHello From The Otter Side
Otters are carnivorous animals; elusive and difficult to spot. They are also excellent swimmers and incredibly fast underwater. Unfortunately, very little is known about them in the wild. Globally, there are 13 species of otters, three of which are found in India – the Eurasian Otter (Lutra lutra),
BookanimalsHoot! Honey, I Found An Ant!
Guest Editor Series: The writer shares her memorable encounters and favourite books on ants, bees and owls that you would love to read as well
Quick ReadanimalsHornbill Watch: Contribute Your Hornbill Sightings To Citizen Science
Have you photographed a hornbill? Find out how your documentation can help protect these majestic avians
Quick ReadanimalsHow it took 100 years to prove the identity of a frog!
Researchers have identified and re-described the cricket frog using DNA barcode data and acoustic data
VideoanimalsHow to Photograph in the Rains
The monsoons are here. But that doesn’t mean it’s time to put away your photography gear. Yes, it can be intimidating to pick up your camera when it’s pelting down cats and dogs. Many aspiring shutterbugs prefer to put away their equipment and wait until the weather’s better. But actually, the mons
Photo FeatureanimalsIconic Species From Every State & Union Territory Of India
Take a virtual trip across the country as we feature some well-known and lesser-known faunal and floral species from all 28 states and 9 union territories
Photo FeatureanimalsIn Danger
With this Fortnight Focus challenge, we draw attention to the species that are on the brink. Be prepared to be surprised by some of the names on the list
BookanimalsIn Photos: A Decade With Tigers
Some photographs spark the thought of a narrative, and the need for detailed documentation. Excerpts from Shivang Mehta's book
Quick ReadanimalsIn Pursuit Of Parrotfish
A marine researcher recounts her time in the waters of Lakshadweep, studying these colourful herbivores of the reef
Photo FeatureanimalsIn Pursuit Of The Grey Ghost
Having spent over a decade chasing the elusive feline, a wildlife photographer deconstructs the mystery, the allure and the secrets of photographing the charismatic Snow Leopard
animalsIn Service of the Wild
A wildlife veterinarian reflects on a decade spent healing, protecting, and understanding India’s magnificent creatures.
Photo FeatureanimalsIndia's Striking Variety Of Pit Vipers
A visual exploration of the charismatic reptiles and some fun facts for you to indulge in. Meet 11 pit viper species found in the country
Quick ReadanimalsIndian Flying Foxes
Urban Biodiversity Series: When the city sleeps, these dark knights take flight. What are they up to under the cover of darkness? Quite a lot, it turns out
Quick ReadanimalsIt’s A Bird, It’s A Plane...It’s A Flying Fish!
Guest Editor Series: Evolution has given this fish fins so large they can act like wings
Photo FeatureanimalsJourney Into The Upside Down
Let your perspective stand on its head for our top picks from our Fortnight Focus challenge
Quick ReadanimalsKarnataka Gets Its First-Ever WhatsApp Chatbot For Snakebite Awareness
First launched in Mysore, the initiative enables communities to learn about snakes and puts first-aid for snakebites at their fingertips<br>
Quick ReadanimalsLeaf A Good Impression
To most, fallen wilting leaves are just litter on the forest floor. To this illustrator, there’s real beauty underfoot
Photo FeatureanimalsLife In The Undercoral
World Oceans Day Special: Looking for the small stuff on coral reefs
Comic StripanimalsLinking Rivers With Wildlife
On World Rivers Day, this cartoonist maps eight Indian rivers from source to mouth, and all the fauna they sustain along the way
BookanimalsListen! It’s The Talk Of The Town (And The Jungle Too!)
Did you hear? Did you hear? StoryWeaver just brought the forest to your mobile phone
VideoanimalsLiving Symbols
Our flora and fauna are an invaluable part of our national heritage. We all know that the tiger is the national animal of India, but how much do you know about state animals? What about state birds, and state flowers? Here's a short quiz by the Indian Wildlife Channel.
LongreadanimalsLiving With Langurs
How does the behaviour of langur troops change with altitude and climate? A primatologist shares her experience from the Himalayas
Photo FeatureanimalsLizards Of The Windmill Plateau
The Fan-throated Lizards of Chalkewadi thrive in a habitat that has been entirely transformed by humans
Quick ReadanimalsLost leopard cub reunites with the mother with help from local NGO
Wildlife SOS rescued a 9-week-old leopard cub and reunited it with the mother near a village in Maharashtra
LongreadanimalsM For Manta. M For Magic
How much do we really know about these mysterious, massive fish that glide deep within our oceans? A marine biologist tells us more
Photo FeatureanimalsMacro
Our top picks for this Fortnight Focus challenge explores the intricate and elaborate world of macro photography
Photo FeatureanimalsMating Tigers And A Mother's Love
A mother bear carrying cubs came upon a pair of mating tigers, in Ranthambhore National Park. Find out who got the short end of the stick
Photo FeatureanimalsMeet The Extraordinary Denizens Of The Tibetan Plateau
One of the most remote places on Earth is home to some of the rarest mammal species―Tibetan Antelope, Tibetan Gazelle, Przewalski's Gazelle, Wild Yak and more
Quick ReadanimalsMeet The New Big 5 Of Wildlife Photography
Wildlife charities, conservationists and photographers from around the world have come together for an initiative which saw an year-long, global poll declare a new 'Big 5'
Photo FeatureanimalsMeet The State Birds Of India
From the House Sparrow to the Northern Goshawk, this is a comprehensive list of the avian representatives of the nation
Photo FeatureanimalsMeet The State Animals Of India
A comprehensive list of the official animal of every state and union territory in the country
Photo FeatureanimalsMeet The Wild Canids Of India
We call your attention to a group of carnivores that are charismatic, yet often ignored. Find out all about them
Photo FeatureanimalsMigration Watch
The arrival of spectacular migrant birds from distant lands might be the best thing about winter. Here's a guide to help you spot them before the season is over!
Quick ReadanimalsMind And Frame: Photographing A Rare Species
What does it take to capture these unique animals? A bit of hard work, homework and time.
Photo FeatureanimalsMonsoon Macro Diaries
Pakke in Macro Series: What happens to the smaller life in Pakke Tiger Reserve when the monsoons take over?<br>
Photo FeatureanimalsMunnar: South India's Herping Haven
A rising demand amongst nature tourists has helped shine the spotlight on the often ignored endemic amphibians and reptiles of Munnar
Photo FeatureanimalsMutants Of The Animal World
Leucism is a condition not all that uncommon in the wild. Attractive as these aberrations are for us observers, it is not a favourable attribute for animals
Photo FeatureanimalsMy Love Letter To The Great Hornbill
A wildlife photographer who has been observing and documenting these birds for the last 15 years introduces us to the species with the help of a gorgeous set of photographs
Quick ReadanimalsMy Unexpected Encounter With A Himalayan Brown Bear
A researcher recounts her experience of running into a fully-grown bear at the Great Himalayan National Park
Quick ReadanimalsNew frog species discovered from a roadside puddle in the Western Ghats
Researchers discover new Narrow-mouthed frog species from one of the most explored and researched regions in the Western Ghats.
Quick ReadanimalsNew frog species discovered near human habitation in Northeast India
Scientists have described a fifth member in the narrow-mouthed paddy frog genus Micryletta
Quick ReadanimalsOf False Eyes
The photographer talks of his fascination with the white markings behind a big cat's ears
Photo FeatureanimalsOf Perilous Flights And Fragmented Habitats
India's avian population has decreased by 52 per cent since the year 2000, with migratory species exhibiting a steeper decline. Meet the seven migratory birds that are on the brink of extinction
Quick ReadanimalsOh Deer! The Thrill Of The Hunt
Guest Editor Series: When a tigress set her sights on a deer for dinner, and we all watched in amazement
Quick ReadanimalsOn The Prowl For The Grey Ghost
Endless hikes, countless cups of chamomile tea and a little bit of luck. How a filmmaker captured the elusive Snow Leopard on camera trap
Quick ReadanimalsOn The Trail Of The Indian Eagle-Owl
A young photographer shares his experiences and observations from documenting this mystical owl species in the grasslands of Pune
Photo FeatureanimalsOut Of The Wild
Our top picks for this Fortnight Focus challenge showcase images of wild animals in spaces occupied by humans
Quick ReadanimalsOwl Away!
Guest Editor Series: Owls are intelligent creatures, shrouded in mystery, capturing the interest of birders and non-birders alike
Quick ReadanimalsParakeets Are Not Pets!
The general public remains tragically unaware that it is illegal to have parakeets as pets—fuelling demand that feeds the vile world of animal trafficking
LongreadanimalsPeeping Inside A Hornbill Home
A first-of-its-kind documentation project offers some fascinating insights into the breeding behaviour of the Indian Grey Hornbill
Photo FeatureanimalsPhotographing India's Popular Avians
A young wildlife photographer shows us that there is beauty even in the mundane
Photo FeatureanimalsPhotographing The Birds Of India's Wetlands
13 photographers come together to give you a virtual tour of India's popular wetlands and its avian inhabitants
Photo FeatureanimalsPIKA-boo!
There’s a lot we can learn about the magnificent high Himalaya by studying pikas, one of its tiniest (and by far, cutest) occupants
Photo FeatureanimalsPitter Patterns
This National Wildlife Week, a young underwater photographer highlights the microscopic details of flora and fauna beneath sea level. Look closely
BookanimalsPsssst! Coil Up And Read
Guest Editor Series: A writer picks her favourite books on snakes
Quick ReadanimalsRed Alert!
The photographer treks through the eastern Himalayas in pursuit of the rare, elusive Red Panda
LongreadanimalsRed-eared Slider Turtles: Popular Pets That Pose A Significant Threat
The invasive species is spreading fast across India's water bodies owing to weak laws and a lack of awareness among the larger public. What does it mean for our native freshwater turtles and tortoises?
Quick ReadanimalsRewilding The Asian Giant Tortoise In Bangladesh
The inspiring tale of how conservationists and the local community came together to restore the critically endangered chelonian in the Chattogram Hill Tracts of Bangladesh
Quick ReadanimalsRhino In My Frame
A young photographer recounts her unforgettable first visit to Kaziranga
BookanimalsRohan Chakravarty's Bird Business
An illustrated book on birds unlike any other, from one of India's top wildlife cartoonists
Quick ReadanimalsSaving Maharashtra's Vultures From Extinction
Over the last two decades, the Society for Eco Endangered Species Conservation and Protection (SEESCAP) has worked tirelessly to raise awareness and provide a haven for these endangered vultures
InteractiveanimalsSecrets Of The Forest Floor
Nature inFocus gives you an interactive exploration of what lies below
Photo FeatureanimalsSharing Space With Gaurs
The Indian Gaur has a ubiquitous presence in Kotagiri. How do these wild bovids survive in human-use landscapes? Will coexistence be as true tomorrow as it is today?
Quick ReadanimalsShell I Compare Thee?
All you ever wanted to know about India's five sea turtles
Photo FeatureanimalsShining A Light On The Foxes Of India
The underrepresented canids play a crucial role in a variety of ecosystems. Learn about the different fox species found in India and the litany of threats they face
Quick ReadanimalsSix Life Lessons From Rhinos
We have a lot to learn from these weird and wonderful beasts
Quick ReadanimalsSlime Time
A marine biologist takes a closer look at the countless different ways animals make use of mucus in the marine world
Quick ReadanimalsSnakeHub App – Know your snakes, Kerala!
The initiative hopes to educate the people of Kerala about local snakes in both English and Malayalam languages.
Quick ReadanimalsSnakes On A Boat
Learn about the elusive sea snakes of India's coasts and the perils they face as we scrape away at the ocean floor
Photo FeatureanimalsSnapshots From Kanha
The Wild Nation Series: Home to the charismatic Bengal Tiger and the iconic Barasingha, Kanha Tiger Reserve is every nature lover's dream
Photo FeatureanimalsSnapshots From Panna National Park
A photographic journey that brings to life the vivid palette of Panna, the Central Indian landscape that was reclaimed by tigers
Photo FeatureanimalsSnapshots From Pench
A virtual tour of the enthralling landscape of Pench National Park and the diverse inhabitants from the fabled forests of 'The Jungle Book'
Photo FeatureanimalsSnapshots From Sasan Gir
A virtual tour of Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, home to the endangered Asiatic Lion and more. Buckle up!
Photo FeatureanimalsSnapshots From Satpura Tiger Reserve
A photographic journey through the largest tiger reserve in Madhya Pradesh, home to tigers, leopards, other wild cats and more
Photo FeatureanimalsSnapshots From Tadoba
The majestic Bengal Tiger. And so much more besides
Photo FeatureanimalsSnapshots From The Sunderbans
A journey through these mystical mangroves, one of the most biodiverse regions on earth
Quick ReadanimalsTackling Tiger Boredom!
Wildlife safaris during peak summer can often prove unfavourable, or worse, boring, for big cat photographers. A seasoned wildlife photographer shows a way around it
Photo FeatureanimalsTadoba Through My Lens
A young wildlife photographer ushers you through the gates of Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve with this lovely flip-through of images
Quick ReadanimalsTailor Maid
Urban Biodiversity Series: We take a closer look at the weaver ant, that illustrious backyard needleworker sewing up an empire in the canopies
Photo FeatureanimalsTal Chhapar
This grassy oasis in the middle of the desert has finally emerged from some troubling times
BookanimalsTales From The Bush: A Peek Into The World Of Satpura
Here is a brief look at the book documenting the Satpura landscape and its denizens as witnessed by the Jehan Numa family over a decade and a half
VideoanimalsThat's What We Call A Samba Dance
The filmmakers at the Indian Wildlife Channel got caught in a pre-monsoon downpour in Tadoba National Park, and caught a sambar fawn making a bit of a splash.
Photo FeatureanimalsThe Alien Wonders Of Blackwater Diving
The Swedish underwater photographer introduces us to the unexplored territories of our oceans' pelagic zones and their extraordinary denizens
Photo FeatureanimalsThe Anatomy Of A Human-Tiger Conflict Situation
A photographer was on-site when an adult tigress faced off against a mob in a village near the Orang Tiger Reserve in the Sonitpur district of Assam
VideoanimalsThe Art Of Pooping
An egret on Chennai’s shores stars in its very own motion picture. Check out the first video from the freshly hatched Indian Wildlife Channel, in partnership with Nature inFocus.
Photo FeatureanimalsThe Avians Of Kavadi Pat
The Pune wetland is home to more than 200 species of birds, and attracts birders and wildlife photographers from across the country
Photo FeatureanimalsThe Barbets Of India
India is home to nine barbet species. A quick rundown of these colourful frugivores that play an important role in seed dispersal
Photo FeatureanimalsThe Bee-Eaters Of India
A quick rundown of all six bee-eater species found in the country, their calls, habitats and more
Quick ReadanimalsThe Beloved Katij Of Kashmir
Barn Swallows are summer visitors to the Himalayas. Locally known as Katij, these avians nest inside Kashmiri households and share a strong bond with the local people
Quick ReadanimalsThe Blue Pansy
Urban Biodiversity Series: This spotted beauty flitting about your neighbourhood park is remarkably eye-catching, and there’s good reason for it too
LongreadanimalsThe Brown Bears Of Kargil
A Ladakhi researcher studying the Himalayan Brown Bear population in India gives us a primer on the species and the human-animal conflict
Quick ReadanimalsThe Cat And Cat Show
A group of birders were the unexpected witnesses of an intense courtship between a mating pair of tigers at Kanha Tiger Reserve
Quick ReadanimalsThe Crocodiles Of India
On World Crocodile Day, let's educate ourselves about the different crocodile species found in the country and the threats they face
Quick ReadanimalsThe Curious Case Of India's Tibetan Gazelle Population
One of India's rarest large mammals is on the brink of local extinction
Quick ReadanimalsThe Curious Mating Ritual Of Ornate Flying Snakes
On a safari in the mystical Sunderbans, the photographer stumbled across a 'mating ball' of these rare flying snakes
Photo FeatureanimalsThe Double-Life Of Mudskippers
The intertidal mangrove forests of the Sundarbans are home to a large population of these amphibious fish
Quick ReadanimalsThe 'Duel' Purpose Of A Fan-Throated Lizard's Dewlap
To duel or to dance? A Cuvier's Fan-throated Lizard uses its dewlap to ward off intruders and to attract potential mates
Photo FeatureanimalsThe Extraordinary Tricks Of Spiders
From stupefying camouflage to concealed trapdoors, here are ten tricks that spiders use to hunt prey and survive predators
Photo FeatureanimalsThe Fight Club
Our top picks for this Fortnight Focus challenge explored face-offs in the animal kingdom
Photo FeatureanimalsRed Panda: The Firefox Of Our Forests
With its flame-coloured fur the Red Panda makes for a striking subject, but is rarely spotted in the wild
Quick ReadanimalsThe Fishing Cat Guide
A cat that loves the water and lives on a diet of fish? Meet the elusive and charismatic felid of our marshlands
Quick ReadanimalsThe Flowerpecker Outside My Balcony
A wildlife photographer shares his experience of watching and documenting the tiny passerine bird that chose the mango tree outside his home to nest
Quick ReadanimalsThe Foot-Flagging Frogs Of The Western Ghats
Kottigehar Dancing Frogs have developed a unique method of visual-signalling to rise above the din of their habitats
Photo FeatureanimalsThe Gharials Of River Chambal
River Chambal is one of the last strongholds of Gharials in India. The Madhya Pradesh Forest Department is striving to ensure the continued survival of the critically endangered crocodile here
Quick ReadanimalsThe Ghost Of The Snow Mountains
Of the Snow Leopard's habitat and the hope of co-existence
Quick ReadanimalsThe Giants Of The Treetops
The cardamom plantations of Idukki are a thriving habitat for the ubiquitous Malabar Giant Squirrel. A young photographer gives us a glimpse into the life of these arboreal rodents
Quick ReadanimalsThe Golden Shower Tree
Urban Biodiversity Series: If you’ve ever looked up, only to be dazzled by a canopy of shimmering chandeliers, you were beholding the Cassia fistula in all its golden glory
Quick ReadanimalsThe Gorgeous Gecko Of The Andamans
A naturalist spent a few days documenting the foraging and mating behaviour of the Andaman Day Gecko
Photo FeatureanimalsThe Great Escape
The photographer's calm evening at Navegaon-Nagzira Tiger Reserve transformed into an action-packed documenting of a dramatic hunt
Quick ReadanimalsThe Green Avadavats Of Mount Abu
Commonly known as Green Munias, these little gems of the Aravallis are at the mercy of increasing anthropogenic pressure at Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary
Photo FeatureanimalsThe Grey Ghost Of The Himalayas
This photographer set out on a journey solely for the Snow Leopard and came back with more treasures than he bargained for
Photo FeatureanimalsThe Herons Of India
India is home to nine heron species. Everything you need to know about these waterbirds that are found in all continents except Antarctica
Photo FeatureanimalsThe Hoolock Gibbons Of Barekuri
Assam's Tinsukia district is home to a little-known village where humans and apes rub shoulders without conflict, showing us that co-existence is complicated but possible
Photo FeatureanimalsThe Hornbills Of India
A quick rundown of the nine hornbill species found in the country, their calls, habitats and more
LongreadanimalsThe Iconic Tigers Of India
Photographers, conservationists and biologists share stories and images of their favourite tigers from Indian forests
Photo FeatureanimalsThe Lapwings Of India
India is home to seven species of lapwings. What are they? Why is their population in decline? What is the peewit? Find out all this and more
Photo FeatureanimalsThe Last Dance
The dance of predator and prey, here are our favourites from NiF Hive's Fortnight Focus theme - The Hunt
Quick ReadanimalsThe Last Stronghold Of The Lesser Florican
Shokaliya in Rajasthan is one of the few remaining breeding grounds of India's smallest resident bustard species. Can the critically endangered bird survive?
Photo FeatureanimalsThe Lesser-Known Firsts
On the International Day for Biological Diversity, this wildlife photographer goes back in time to the start of his journey
Photo FeatureanimalsThe Life Of Churuli—Palakkad's Celebrated Tusker
Churuli Komban, a wild elephant easily identified by his bent right tusk, is becoming an icon of harmony and human-elephant coexistence in Palakkad, Kerala
Quick ReadanimalsThe Long And The Short Of It
Guest Editor Series: A herpetologist on his favourite subject: snakes
Quick ReadanimalsThe Malabar Tree Toad Dilemma
Batrachologist Gururaja KV tells us the story of the elusive Malabar Tree Toad and the citizen science initiative that is afoot to try and map the species
LongreadanimalsThe Many Lives Of Jellyfish
The way these marine creatures experience the world around them might surprise you
Photo FeatureanimalsThe ‘Mara Naai’ Of The Nilgiris
No, it’s not a mongoose. Here’s all you ever wanted to know about the Nilgiri Marten
Photo FeatureanimalsThe Monsoon Stars Of The Western Ghats
From the Galaxy Frog to the Striped Coral Snake, meet the mammals, birds, butterflies, dragonflies, reptiles and amphibians that steal the show during the rains in the Ghats
Photo FeatureanimalsThe Mysterious Ways Of The Zombie Fungi
A wildlife photographer documents the entomopathogenic fungi's bizarre process of capture and control
Quick ReadanimalsThe Neglected Realm Of Soft Corals
We all know what corals look like – those stony structures that make up a reef, right? But how much do we know about soft corals?
Quick ReadanimalsThe Old Man And The City
The once-common Greater Adjutant Stork, which we've all mistaken for an old, bent man at some point, can most often be seen at a large garbage dump near Guwahati airport
Photo FeatureanimalsThe Owls Of India
Photographs, calls and details of 15 owl species found in the Indian subcontinent
Photo FeatureanimalsThe Parakeets Of India
Meet the 11 native parakeet species found in the country. Learn about their colours, calls and much more
Photo FeatureanimalsThe Perilous Life Of A Common Baron Caterpillar
A macro photographer documents the precarious journey of a Common Baron Butterfly from egg to caterpillar to chrysalis
LongreadanimalsThe Purple Frog's Race Against Time
This fossorial frog species found in the Kerala-stretch of the Western Ghats emerges once every year to procreate
Photo FeatureanimalsThe Red Foxes Of Kuwait City
A photographer spent a couple of months documenting two families of Arabian Red Foxes close to the capital city of Kuwait
Quick ReadanimalsThe Resurgence Of The Anaimalai Flying Frog
Often mistaken for the Malabar Gliding Frog, this critically endangered arboreal amphibian is seeing a new lease of life in the cardamom plantations of Munnar
Photo FeatureanimalsThe Role Of Monochrome In Wildlife Photography
Black and white photography is a technique that should be a feature in the arsenal of every wildlife photographer. Find out why
InteractiveanimalsThe Secret Life Of Canopies - The Fishtail Palm
Nature inFocus brings to life an interactive exploration of what lies above
InteractiveanimalsThe Secret Life Of Canopies - The Red Silk-Cotton Tree
Nature inFocus brings to life an interactive exploration of what lies above
Quick ReadanimalsThe Sharks In Our Oceans
Guest Editor Series: A diver tells us his interactions with these beautiful creatures
Photo FeatureanimalsThe Snow Leopards Of Kibber
Follow a Snow Leopard mother and her cubs over three years in the cold desert landscape of Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary
Quick ReadanimalsThe Solitary Bull Elephants Of North Bengal
On World Elephant Day, a documentary photographer gives us a glimpse into the life of bull elephants in the highest elephant concentration zone in North Bengal
Photo FeatureanimalsThe Spectacular World Of Macro Photography
Glimpses from the miniature world as ten photographers share their favourite macro images and reveal photography tips and tricks of the trade
Photo FeatureanimalsThe Spellbinding Ballet Of Rosy Starlings
Lakhota lake in Jamnagar, Gujarat attracts birdwatchers and photographers in large flocks to witness its swooping, soaring starling murmurations
Quick ReadanimalsThe Stars Of The Sea
Guest Editor Series: Starfish have fascinated people for centuries. We know plenty about them, but there's still a lot we need to learn
Quick ReadanimalsThe Story Of A Misunderstood Cat
Guest Editor Series: A little leopard cub has a lot to say
Photo FeatureanimalsThe Trash-Foraging Elephants Of Sri Lanka
In the Eastern Province of the island nation, wild elephants have taken to garbage dumps near forests in search of food
Photo FeatureanimalsThe Vulnerable Birth Of Olive Ridley Sea Turtles
The beaches of India are nesting sites of the Olive Ridley Sea Turtle. A photographer documents the complete breeding cycle of this species from ocean to land and back
Comic StripanimalsThe Weird & The Wonderful
On World Jellyfish Day, we get a crash course on this ethereal, tentacled sea creature
Photo FeatureanimalsThe Wetlands Of Gujarat
On World Wetlands Day, we take you on a virtual tour of 12 wetlands from the state of Gujarat and showcase their stunning avian fauna
Quick ReadanimalsThe Wild Canids - India Project
Here is your chance to contribute to the research and conservation of wild canids in India by taking part in a nationwide online survey
EditorialanimalsThe Wild Nation – Deciduous Forests
Here are the images selected by Shivang Mehta in the Deciduous Forests category for NiF's inaugural curated photography exhibition
EditorialanimalsThe Wild Nation – Deserts and Grasslands
Here are the images selected by Arati Kumar-Rao in the Deserts and Grasslands category for NiF's inaugural curated photography exhibition
EditorialanimalsThe Wild Nation – Mountains
Here are the images selected by Payal Mehta and Harsha J in the Mountains category for NiF's inaugural curated photography exhibition
EditorialanimalsThe Wild Nation – Rainforests
Here are the images selected by Vijay Mohan Raj in the Rainforests category for NiF's inaugural curated photography exhibition
EditorialanimalsThe Wild Nation – Rivers And Oceans
Here are the images selected by Tasneem Khan in the Rivers and Oceans category for NiF's inaugural curated photography exhibition
LongreadanimalsThe Wild Water Buffalo Population In Assam Is Under Threat
Habitat loss led by an expanding agrarian frontier in the region has the large native bovine treading troubled waters
Photo FeatureanimalsThe Wildlife Comedy Club
Our Fortnight Focus challenge - Humour and Wildlife - brought us the funnies this time. Here are our top picks
Quick ReadanimalsThe Winged Visitors Of Pondicherry
The wetlands and tropical dry evergreen forests of Pondicherry host some of the most beautiful migratory birds in the country
Photo FeatureanimalsThe Winners Of The NHM Wildlife Photography Awards
15 photographs that won at the prestigious annual photography competition
Photo FeatureanimalsThe World Of A Green Lynx Spider
A macro photographer spent five years documenting the complete life cycle of the lesser-known Green Lynx Spider
Quick ReadanimalsThe Yellow-Throated Martens Of Kartikeya
A photographer details his experience with a particularly bold richesse of martens in a temple up in the Himalayas
EditorialanimalsTop 20 Hive Photographs Of 2020
On the back of the three-year anniversary of NiF Hive, here is a compilation of our favourite images of the year
EditorialanimalsTop 20 Hive Photographs Of 2021
Meet the most buzzing images of the year from Nature inFocus Hive
Quick ReadanimalsTortoise Beetles
Urban Biodiversity Series: These brightly-coloured helmet-shaped insects in our midst display remarkable defense strategies (and have quite an appetite!)
Quick ReadanimalsTracking The Wolves Of Kailadevi Wildlife Sanctuary
The Indian Wolf has been so badly overlooked from a conservation standpoint that its population estimates are now decades old. The status quo is changing at last
InteractiveanimalsTune In For A Frog Orchestra!
Explore the sights and sounds of the endemic amphibians of the Anamalai Hills in this interactive poster
Photo FeatureanimalsTusk Masters
Stunning snapshots and some literary sentiments for Save the Elephant Day
Photo FeatureanimalsUnderwater At The Andamans
Charmed by the big blue, a 16-year-old shares this dispatch from the deep
LongreadanimalsWasps vs Spiders
Even the most ferocious of predators are at the mercy of parasites (and parasitoids). A closer look at this fascinating relationship
VideoanimalsWeb Designer
There are many different types of spider webs – spiral orb webs, tangle webs, sheet webs and more. We often classify spiders by the kinds of webs they weave. The tent spider, one of nature’s best architects, builds some of the most complex webs found in the wild. Here’s a fascinating video about ten
BookanimalsWhat’s That You Hear? It’s A Wild Cat!
Pratham Books’ third PhoneStory introduces young readers to the wild cats of India
Comic StripanimalsWhat's Your Scat Score?
A cartoonist takes a closer look at what animals leave behind from their behinds
Quick ReadanimalsWhen I Met A Wild Tusker
Guest Editor Series: Our 8-year-old Guest Editor on his Corbett experience
Quick ReadanimalsWhen Predator Turns Prey
In a bizarre interaction between a frog and an insect, it’s the frog that ends up as food
Quick ReadanimalsWhen The Ants Go Marching In
Guest Editor Series: Ants might be tiny, but they are one of nature's most tireless workers, while bees are essential to continued human existence on our planet
Photo FeatureanimalsWhen Tigers Wage Water Wars
Two adult tigresses, Ghost and Noor, fight tooth and nail for the territorial rights over a waterhole in Ranthambhore. Find out who came out on top
Quick ReadanimalsWhere Leopards Are A Pedal Away
A photographer who went cycling in the outskirts of Bangalore was gifted the most memorable wildlife sighting of his life
BookanimalsWho Ate All That Up?
The last PhoneStory from the jungle is here, and there’s an important lesson for everyone in cities too
LongreadanimalsWho Is King?
A glimpse into the fascinating world of the only social cats in the wild, as seen by studying the lions of Gir
LongreadanimalsWhy Are Gangetic River Dolphins Disappearing From Assam?
Former strongholds are now seeing very few dolphins owing to anthropogenic pressures such as mechanised sand mining, construction of dams, poaching and industrial pollution
Photo FeatureanimalsWild Clicks 7
Winner showcase of the 7th season of India's only live wildlife photography contest
Photo FeatureanimalsWild Hairstyles
Our theme for the Fortnight Focus reiterated that there are no bad hair days in the wild
Quick ReadanimalsWildlife Photography: The Art Behind The Craft
Three simple steps to evolve in your journey as a photographer who aspires to create art from nature and wildlife
Photo FeatureanimalsWinter Is Coming
Our theme for the Fortnight Focus challenge ushered in the chills and thrills of winter with some lovely images. Here are our top picks
Photo FeatureanimalsZooming In On Nagarahole
The Wild Nation Series: Home to 1/8th of the world's wild tiger population, Nagarahole in Karnataka also hosts other enigmatic species. We bring the national park to your screens
Photo FeatureanimalsZootopia In The Desert
Gaushala, a grassland in the middle of arid Rajasthan, attracts a surprising number of fauna species that call it home