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Longreadenvironment10 Jobs That Allow You To Work With Nature
How to make the outdoors your office
BookenvironmentThe Essential Booklist For Nature Lovers - I
The first part of a booklist for readers interested in the natural world. Curated by Dr Manoj V Nair, IFS
InterviewenvironmentA Conversation With Philanthropist Rohini Nilekani
Nature inFocus Conversations: The philanthropist talks about why she is hopeful of a better tomorrow and the need for society to reconnect with nature
VideoenvironmentA Dream of Trees
A documentary film which follows two scientists of the Nature Conservation Foundation, Divya Mudappa and TR Shankar Raman, as they work to restore the degraded patches of rainforest in the Anamalai Hills of the Western Ghats
BookenvironmentA Handy Field Guide To The Spiders Of India
'Explore Spiders of India' by Karthikeyan S. is meant to encourage people to look at spiders and learn more about them
VideoenvironmentA Journey into the Big Blue
Sumer Verma has been diving in the waters of India for the last 20 years. His experience as a dive instructor and underwater photographer has earned him several national and international awards. As part owner of Laccadives, he is a passionate educator and constantly endeavours to increase public aw
Quick ReadenvironmentA Letter From The Sky Islands
Rob Granner, a longtime Kodai resident, responds to Ian Lockwood's piece on the Palani Hills
BookenvironmentA new bilingual photo book calls attention to the unique Cauvery-MM Hills landscape
Land of the Honey Badger is a book of photo essays on the MM Hills and Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuaries, co-authored by Sanjay Gubbi and H. C. Poornesha
BookenvironmentA Peek Into Green Humour For A Greying Planet
Rohan Chakravarty's latest book is a compilation of his work over the last 11 years. Here is an exclusive look at this collection of over 200 cartoons
BookenvironmentA Pictorial Field Guide To The Trees Of Arunachal Pradesh
'Trees of Arunachal Pradesh: A Field Guide' is a first-of-its-kind pictorial guide that will help you to easily identify the trees of this region
VideoenvironmentA Tale of Two (Extinct?) Birds
P Jeganathan is a wildlife biologist working with the Nature Conservation Foundation. He has spent years researching one of the rarest birds in the world, the critically endangered Jerdon's Courser. He is interested in disseminating the values and services rendered by the natural ecosystem to younge
VideoenvironmentA Young Diver's Adventures
Dheeraj M Nanda is a 17-year-old from Bangalore, and is a passionate wildlife and underwater photographer, certified Stress and Rescue level scuba diver and a cyclist. In this talk at the Nature inFocus festival, August 2017, he shares his stories from the deep and his interest in the outdoors, mari
VideoenvironmentA Young Photographer's Journey
Sitara A Karthikeyan is a Standard 9 student in Chinmaya International Residential School (CIRS), Coimbatore. Based in Sethumadai, Pollachi, at the foothills of the Anamalai Tiger Reserve, she started wildlife photography at the age of 10. Sitara collects litter in gunny sacks from the sanctuary she
VideoenvironmentAaron Savio Lobo – Last Chance to Feast
Aaron Savio Lobo is a naturalist, fish fiend, forager and eater - which he believes are among the pre-requisites for becoming a marine conservationist. At the Nature inFocus Festival 2018, Aaron talked about the need to move beyond ecolabels when it comes to the consumption of seafood and shared
VideoenvironmentAbhisheka Krishnagopal – Urban Wildlife Rescue and Repatriation
Abhisheka Krishnagopal is an urban wildlife rehabilitator who has had the opportunity to live and work in close proximity to urban wild animals while she was involved in urban wildlife rescue and rehab for more than a decade. At the Nature inFocus Festival 2018, Abhisheka spoke about the impact o
VideoenvironmentAnatomy of a Conservation Story
Swati Thiyagarajan is a conservation journalist and the environment editor at NDTV. Her award-winning show Born Wild focuses on issues of conservation and wildlife across India. Her awards include the Ramnath Goenka Award for best environment journalist (twice), the Carl Zeiss award for reporting on
VideoenvironmentAnup J Kattukaran – My Fascination for Sharks
Anup Joseph Kattukaran is a self-taught underwater filmmaker/photographer and a scuba diver. At the Nature inFocus Festival 2018, Anup told the story of his journey to document the sharks of Florida. Through his work, he hopes to change the human perception of sharks.
VideoenvironmentArt in Nature
Dhimant Vyas is a veteran Artist and Animation Film Designer and an alumnus of the National Institute of Design (NID). He has worked on the famous Shaun the Sheep (series two), Creature Comforts USA at the multiple Academy Award winning Animation Studio - Aardman Animation Ltd U.K. He is a v
VideoenvironmentArvind Ramamurthy – Unique Perspectives in Wildlife Photography
Arvind Ramamurthy is a wildlife photographer and enthusiast from Bangalore who believes that unique perspectives are extremely important in wildlife photography. At the Nature inFocus Festival 2018, Arvind spoke about his love for photographing the lesser-known species in unique and interesting w
Photo FeatureenvironmentBest Aurora Photographs Of 2021
Top 10 images from the latest edition of the Northern Lights Photographer of the Year
Photo FeatureenvironmentBest Milky Way Photographs Of 2022
A dazzling set of images of the galaxy from the latest edition of Milky Way Photographer of the Year
Photo FeatureenvironmentBest Milky Way Photographs Of 2023
Capture the Atlas has published the latest edition of Milky Way Photographer of the Year, with photographs from 16 countries by 25 photographers
VideoenvironmentBeyond Ganesha: The Realities of Human-Elephant Conflict in India
India has the largest population of wild elephants in the world. Although we have designated protected areas for wildlife in the country, a lot of these elephants live outside these parks and share space with humans. At the Nature inFocus Festival 2018, a panel of experts discuss the scope of human-
BookenvironmentBook Excerpt: Blue Sky, White Cloud
Nirmal Ghosh's new collection of novellas narrates stories from India's wilderness, told from the perspectives of both man and beast
BookenvironmentBook Excerpt: Elephantam Misophantam
Vinoy Thomas's latest book, translated from Malayalam by Nandakumar K. tells a tale that moves and entertains in equal measure
BookenvironmentBook Excerpt: Savi And The Memory Keeper
Bijal Vachharajani's new children's fiction is a moving story about personal loss and climate change, laced with a bit of magic
Quick ReadenvironmentBook Excerpt: Tiger Tiger Burning Bright
Yashpal Rathore and Vijay Mohan Raj delve into the incredible journey of Project Tiger and celebrate the tiger forests of India in this captivating coffee table book
BookenvironmentBook Excerpt: Wildlife India@50
Edited by Manoj Kumar Misra, the anthology sees a diverse set of authors and contributors come together to celebrate 75 years of Independence and 50 years of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
VideoenvironmentCara Tejpal – The Mud on Boots Project
Cara Tejpal is a self-described conservation generalist who lends her skills to help confront the gamut of conservation challenges in India. At the Nature inFocus Festival 2018, Cara gave us a glimpse into the lives of an anonymous legion of grassroots workers who are the very foundation of the cons
VideoenvironmentCartoons in Conservation Communication
Rohan Chakravarty is a cartoonist, illustrator and creator of the series ‘Green Humour’ – India’s first internationally syndicated comic strip. With over 400 cartoons, Green Humour is the largest collection of environmental cartoons on the web; and appears in newspapers, wildlife magazines and websi
BookenvironmentCelebrating The Forests Of Karnataka
A new coffee table book by Vijay Mohan Raj IFS commemorates the frontline workers of the Karnataka Forest Department and the rich natural heritage they strive to protect
VideoenvironmentCommunities, Conversation, Conservation
Bhavna is a Project Coordinator at Last Wilderness Foundation - an NGO working towards wildlife conservation - since 2010. She has primarily been in charge of coordinating and executing conservation outreach programmes in the villages in the proximity of three prominent tiger reserves in Madhya Prad
VideoenvironmentCR Naik: Forest Officer and Citizen Scientist
Chandrakant R Naik, popularly known as CR Naik, is a forest officer, a keen naturalist and a citizen scientist. Over the years, he has worked with several researchers and has studied hornbills, documented the fruiting and flowering patterns of trees, studied spider and butterfly diversity etc At
EditorialenvironmentCreative Nature Photography Contest For #stilltolife: Winner Showcase
The photographs that made it to the top of the jury list
Photography AwardsenvironmentDrum Roll: The Nature inFocus Photography Awards 2017
The best in photography was awarded at the two-day Nature inFocus festival in Bangalore
VideoenvironmentElephant Rescue
Elephants are highly intelligent and sensitive. When water supply suddenly stopped in the Cinchona division of Tan Tea in Valparai, Tamil Nadu, people went to investigate and found a calf standing by the water tank. Its mother was inside the tank, unable to scale the height of the wall and get out.
VideoenvironmentFilmmaking 101, with the 'On The Brink' team
Wildlife filmmaker Sara and the all-women team behind the TV series 'On The Brink' discuss their experiences in the field of wildlife filmmaking in this fascinating panel discussion at the Nature inFocus Festival 2018. From shooting on the field to working on the edit and structuring the film, this
VideoenvironmentFinding Your Photography Style
Sanjana Raj is an Engineering student and a passionate photographer from Bengaluru. She makes frequent forays into the jungles of India, hoping to depict the natural world in the best possible way. She makes a constant effort to move beyond portraits and tell a story through her images. Her images h
Quick ReadenvironmentThe Aravallis: From Forest To Desert
Green cover in the Aravallis is rapidly disappearing
VideoenvironmentFrom Killer Roads to Humane Highways
The rapid expansion of roads and highways through Protected Areas and corridors is one of the most serious threats facing India’s wildlife today. ‘From Killer Roads to Humane Highways’, a film by wildlife and conservation filmmaker, Shekar Dattatri, addresses the adverse impacts of roads and highway
Quick ReadenvironmentGuest Editor Diaries: Of Ants And Owls
Eight-year-old Sachit Nandan Anand assigns stories to the Nature inFocus Team
Quick ReadenvironmentGuest Editor Diaries: Of Leopards And Water Resources
Aspiring scientist Shaurya Mantena from Hyderabad assigns stories to the Nature inFocus Team
Quick ReadenvironmentGuest Editor Diaries: Of Poachers And Flying Fish
Ten-year-old Aarya Mehta from Mumbai assigns stories to the Nature inFocus Team<br>
Quick ReadenvironmentGuest Editor Diaries: Of Rollers and Leopards
Ten-year-old Tamanna M Atreya assigns stories to the Nature inFocus Team
Quick ReadenvironmentGuest Editor Diaries: Of Sharks And Tuskers
Eight-year-old Vivaan Anand from Chandigarh assigns stories to the Nature inFocus Team
Quick ReadenvironmentGuest Editor Diaries: Of Snakes, Stranglers And Weeds
Eight-year-old Avni Meda from Bangalore assigns stories to the Nature inFocus Team
Quick ReadenvironmentGuest Editor Diaries: Starry-Eyed About Ground Birds
Seven-year-old Anshul Vaidya from Mumbai assigns stories to the NiF team
VideoenvironmentHalf Moon Nights – Time with the Sea Turtles
Bivash Pandav has been faculty at the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun since 1999 - where he also completed his Masters Degree programme as a student in 1991. Subsequently, he carried out his doctoral research on marine turtles as a research fellow with the WII along the coast of Odis
Quick ReadenvironmentHappy Birthday, Romulus Whitaker!
As India’s most celebrated herpetologist enters his 74th year, we asked his friends and colleagues to write a few words about him
Quick ReadenvironmentHelp! I found a turtle.
By Sneha Dharwadkar | Rhea Arya
VideoenvironmentIn conversation with Rocky Singh and Aditya 'Dicky' Singh
In a brand new episode of Nature inFocus Conversations, Rocky Singh of NDTV's Highway On My Plate chats with his longtime friend Aditya 'Dicky' Singh
Photo FeatureenvironmentHow Are Feral Dogs Endangering Indian Wildlife?
Human encroachment of wild habitats has brought man's best friend in close contact with the wild. A photo feature documenting the escalating cases of feral dog attacks on wildlife
VideoenvironmentInterview With Rohini Nilekani
In the first episode of Nature inFocus Conversations, Kalyan Varma and Rohit Varma chat with Rohini Nilekani, one of India's leading philanthropists.
Quick ReadenvironmentIs it really possible for abandoned plantations to recover?
New study finds that forests may not recover even after 36 years of abandoning plantations
VideoenvironmentJainy Kuriakose: The Avian Nightriders
Jainy Kuriakose is a bird photographer with a relentless passion for the planet's avian wealth. She is the only birder in the country who has photographed and documented more than 1100 birds. At the Nature inFocus Festival 2018, Jainy talks about some of the birds that are active during the night
VideoenvironmentJayaprakash Bojan: Man of the Forest
Jayaprakash Bojan is an award-winning wildlife photographer who took a break after 18 years in the corporate world to pursue his passion for nature photography and travel. He recently won the grand prize of the National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year 2017. At the Nature inFocus Festi
VideoenvironmentKnow Your Fish
Pooja Rathod is a marine biologist and the co-founder of 'Know Your Fish' - an ocean friendly seafood initiative that promotes sustainable seafood consumption on the India's west coast (www.knowyourfish.org.in). In this talk at the Nature inFocus festival, August 2017, she discusses the exploitation
VideoenvironmentKrithi K Karanth: Rewilding India
Krithi K Karanth is an Associate Conservation Scientist at the Wildlife Conservation Society and works as an Adjunct Faculty at the Duke and National Centre for Biological Sciences. At the Nature inFocus Festival 2018, Krithi talked about how research has provided the required insight for innovat
VideoenvironmentKulbhushansingh Suryawanshi – Trailing the Snow Leopard
Kulbhushansingh Suryawanshi is a scientist with the High Altitudes programme at Nature Conservation Foundation (NCF) and he heads the India Program of the Snow Leopard Trust. At the Nature inFocus Festival 2018, he talked about a series of exploration and research projects that have helped him b
VideoenvironmentLessons in Photography
Trevor Frost is a photographer, filmmaker, and National Geographic Explorer and grantee. He completed his first feature story - The Grass Eating Monkeys of Ethiopia - for National Geographic Magazine (April 2017) at the age of 29. He was named one of the top 80 emerging photographers in the world b
VideoenvironmentLiving with Leopards
An interest in nature and wildlife led Nayan Khanolkar to study biology and become an educator in the field of botany. He later became a researcher with the BNHS (Bombay National Historic Society). When posted at Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur, his interest in photography turned towards wildlife.
Quick ReadenvironmentMadhya Pradesh wants the lion’s share
The lions of Gir are stuck in a custody battle between Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh
Photography AwardsenvironmentMagnus Lundgren: Winner Of The Special Jury Award, Nature inFocus Photography Awards 2020
The Swedish underwater photographer has a unique style that is both aesthetically pleasing and emotionally arresting. Here is a showcase of the alien world of our deep seas through his eyes
Quick ReadenvironmentMangroves on the go
Mangroves go mobile in Maharashtra, with this new app for mangrove conservation
VideoenvironmentMordecai Ogada and The Big Conservation Lie
Mordecai Ogada is a carnivore ecologist, involved in conservation work for the last 16 years in Kenya and other parts of Africa, mainly on human-wildlife conflict mitigation and carnivore conservation. Over the last three years, Mordecai has been engaged in examining the policy problems and prejudic
Quick ReadenvironmentMumbai’s mangroves are truly special
These natural coast guards have been listed among the country’s 12 unique mangrove forests
VideoenvironmentNanda Kumar – Critters from the Deep
Nanda Kumar is an underwater photographer with more than 700 dives under his belt and visits to 30+ prominent dive destinations spread across 10 countries. At the Nature inFocus Festival 2018, he showcased his work in underwater macro photography focusing on some of the more rare species in our o
EditorialenvironmentNational Biodiversity Authority Contest: Winner Showcase
Changing landscapes, urban biodiversity and creative renditions: browse through the entries that best showcased the categories
Film AwardsenvironmentNature inFocus Film Awards 2019: The Winners
Here are the films that won big at the inaugural Nature inFocus Film Awards
Film AwardsenvironmentNature inFocus Film Awards 2020: The Winners
The best conservation and natural history films by emerging and professional filmmakers from around the world
Film AwardsenvironmentNature inFocus Film Awards 2022: The Winners
Find out the winners of the latest edition of India’s leading wildlife film awards
Film AwardsenvironmentNature inFocus Film Awards 2023: The Winners
Here are the six winning films from the latest edition of India’s leading wildlife film awards
Film ContestenvironmentNature inFocus Film Contest 2021: The Winners
We award the best wildlife films from around the world, with independent categories for professionals and emerging talents. Find out the winners
Photography AwardsenvironmentNature inFocus Photography Awards 2018: The Winners
Here are the 32 photographs that won big at the NiF Photography Awards this year
Photography AwardsenvironmentNature inFocus Photography Awards 2020: The Winners
Awe-inspiring images from the natural world that won top honours in Asia's most coveted nature and wildlife photography awards
Photography AwardsenvironmentNature inFocus Photography Awards: Winners – 2015
The images that won us over in the first ever edition of the Nature inFocus Photography Awards
Photography AwardsenvironmentNature inFocus Photography Awards: Winners – 2016
Here are the photographs that made it to the final top spot at the Nature inFocus Photography Awards 2016
Photography ContestenvironmentNature inFocus Photography Contest 2021: The Winners
The best of animal portraits, conservation photography, creative nature photography and more. Here are the best wildlife images from around the world, all in one place
BookenvironmentNew Photographic Field Guide On The Floral Diversity Of Ladakh
Plants of Ladakh: A Photographic Guide is a simple and effective tool to identify the flora of the region
BookenvironmentNew Releases We're Wild About
The latest kids' books to hit our bookshelves
Quick ReadenvironmentNew Report Finds That 101 Indian Bird Species Require Immediate Attention
Over 15,500 birdwatchers across the country contribute to a report on the state of India’s birds
Photo FeatureenvironmentNHM WPY 59: Winners
See the winning images from the Natural History Museum Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2023
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environmentNHM WPY 60: Winners
See the winning images from the Natural History Museum Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2024
Photography AwardsenvironmentNature inFocus Photography Awards 2019: The Winners
Here are the 30 images that took home the prizes at the Nature inFocus Photography Awards this year
Quick ReadenvironmentPangolin Scales Officially Banned From Chinese Medicine
By Elizabeth Claire Alberts/Mongabay
VideoenvironmentPhotographing an Elusive Species
Giri Cavale is a renowned wildlife photographer, photography mentor and co-founder of LensOwl. Fondly called the 'leopard man of India', Giri talked at the Nature inFocus festival, August 2017, about the challenges and experiences in the field while photographing this elusive cat. Giri’s passion
InterviewenvironmentQuick Five: Pratik Pradhan
The NiF Photographer of the Year 2018 on his love for creative nature photography and how he keeps reinventing shots, techniques and styles
InterviewenvironmentQuick Five: Shekar Dattatri
India's most celebrated conservation filmmaker talks to us about his powerful new film, From Killer Roads to Humane Highways
InterviewenvironmentQuick Five: Yashpal Rathore
The winner of the 'Nature inFocus Photograph of the Year' tells us his winning mantra and where he finds his inspiration from
Quick ReadenvironmentRhododendron red alert
The climate change indicators of the Himalayas are under threat
Photo FeatureenvironmentSacred Groves
These protected patches of forest harbour rich biodiversity. And the spirits of local deities
VideoenvironmentSamira Agnihotri – What's the Racket? Of Drongos and Acoustic Landscapes
Samira Agnihotri has a Master’s degree in Wildlife Biology and Conservation from the National Centre for Biological Sciences. This gave her the chance to step into the realm of birdsongs, and nothing makes her more content than walking in a forest with a mic and a recorder At the Nature inFocus F
InterviewenvironmentSerendipity, Stories, Science
Prasenjeet Yadav won an Honorable Mention, Landscape, in National Geographic's Nature Photographer of the Year, 2016 for his photo titled Serendipitious Green Meteor. In conversation with the science storyteller
VideoenvironmentShangdong To Stupa
Shangdong to Stupa is a story of pastoral people, told in Ladakhi by young Ladakhi filmmakers
VideoenvironmentShivaram Subramaniam - Of Spending Time in the Wild
Shivaram Subramaniam is a nature lover, a traveller and a wildlife photography enthusiast. A management graduate with nearly two decades of corporate experience, Shivaram gave up his full-time job in 2012 and decided to follow his heart and travel the country. At the Nature inFocus Festival 2018, Sh
Photo FeatureenvironmentThe Alarming Rise Of Wildlife Deaths On Indian Railway Lines
32,000 animals were killed on railway tracks in India between 2016 and 2018. A photo feature highlighting the effects of linear intrusion on wildlife in the country
VideoenvironmentSreedhar Vijayakrishnan: Elephant in Focus
Sreedhar Vijayakrishnan is a wildlife biologist who is currently pursuing his PhD from the National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bengaluru. At the Nature inFocus Festival 2018, he talked about his learnings from studying wild Asian Elephant behaviour and physiology in human-use landscapes, part
EditorialenvironmentStaff Picks: The Best Of 2017
365 days. 401 stories. Here are our favourites. And yours
VideoenvironmentStorytelling Through Photography
Prasenjeet Yadav is a molecular ecologist turned photographer and a National Geographic Explorer. With a masters degree in molecular biology he has pursued research in molecular ecology for several years at National Centre for Biological Sciences in Bangalore, India. Early in his scientific care
VideoenvironmentSuhel Quader: Birds and People
Suhel Quader is a biologist at the Nature Conservation Foundation, an organisation working towards research, conservation and public engagement of India's biodiversity. At the Nature inFocus Festival 2018, Suhel talked about the need for more birdwatchers and enthusiasts in India, both to keep an
NewsenvironmentThe Babbler: Issue No.1
A news roundup featuring a once-in-a-millennium volcano, a 'super mum' tigress and a critically endangered DiCaprio
NewsenvironmentThe Babbler: Issue No. 10
A news roundup featuring the first edition of the Himalayan Bird Count, India's 'endangered' wolves, sandstorms in Iraq, a Pacific island nation's bold plan to protect its waters and more
NewsenvironmentThe Babbler: Issue No. 11
A news roundup featuring the death of a beloved wild elephant, a Supreme Court order mandating an eco-sensitive zone around protected forests, Finland's legally-binding carbon negativity pledge and more
NewsenvironmentThe Babbler: Issue No. 12
A news roundup featuring Assam's worsening flood crisis, the first thick-thumbed bat sighting from South Asia, a new species of carnivorous land snail in the Western Ghats, a 35,000-year-old Woolly Mammoth baby and more
NewsenvironmentThe Babbler: Issue No. 13
A news roundup featuring a conservation success story from Valparai, floating solar power plants, new species of corals in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a raging fire in Yosemite and more
NewsenvironmentThe Babbler: Issue No. 14
A news roundup featuring five new Ramsar sites in India, the discovery of rare ant species from the Western Ghats, the new Endangered status of Migratory Monarch butterfly and more
NewsenvironmentThe Babbler: Issue No. 15
A news roundup featuring new species of trapdoor spiders and freshwater crabs from West Bengal and Karnataka, droughts in England and Germany and more
NewsenvironmentThe Babbler: Issue No. 16
A news roundup featuring new hope for the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard, the inevitable rise in global sea-level due to the melting Greenland ice cap, the disastrous floods in Pakistan and more
NewsenvironmentThe Babbler: Issue No. 17
A news roundup featuring a ₹920 crore greening project in Tamil Nadu, the ecological degradation of India's longest lake, Patagonia and Yvon Chouinard's benevolent fight against the climate crisis and more
NewsenvironmentThe Babbler: Issue No. 18
A news roundup featuring the world's first public database on fossil fuels, rising One-horned Rhinoceros populations in the wild, top predators making a comeback across Europe and more
NewsenvironmentThe Babbler: Issue No. 19
A news roundup featuring India's first Slender Loris sanctuary, the 'devastating' WWF Living Planet Report, New Zealand's world-first scheme to levy cow burps and more
NewsenvironmentThe Babbler: Issue No.2
A news roundup featuring the Wildlife Protection Amendment Bill, 2021, nematode infestation among migrant birds in Andhra Pradesh and the Counter Wildlife Trafficking (CWT) Programme report from WCS-India
NewsenvironmentThe Babbler: Issue No. 20
A news roundup featuring the Great Indian Bustard migration to Pakistan, illegal tree felling in Corbett National Park, a Bar-tailed Godwit's record marathon flight from Alaska to Australia and more
NewsenvironmentThe Babbler: Issue No. 21
A news roundup featuring the devastating Great Nicobar Project, the eight billion population milestone, updates from India at COP27, Antarctica's massive hidden river and more
NewsenvironmentThe Babbler: Issue No. 22
A news roundup featuring the "in danger" Great Barrier Reef, Srinagar's early winter, the remarkable Mariah-Carey-like vocal range of bats and more
NewsenvironmentThe Babbler: Issue No. 23
A news roundup featuring an updated IUCN Red List, UN recognition for the Namami Gange project, the Big Cat Public Safety Act in the US and more
NewsenvironmentThe Babbler: Issue No.3
A news roundup featuring the accidental discovery of India's newest primate, the rising number of tiger fatalities in the country, the new endangered status of the Koala and more
NewsenvironmentThe Babbler: Issue No.4
A news roundup featuring the second part of the latest IPCC report on the climate crisis, the highest glacier of Mount Everest, a new scorpion species and more
NewsenvironmentThe Babbler: Issue No.5
A news roundup featuring the Mekedatu project, three new dwarf gecko species from the Western Ghats, a list of species facing the threat of extinction in Kerala and more
NewsenvironmentThe Babbler: Issue No.6
A news roundup featuring the annual mass nesting of Olive Ridley Turtles in Odisha, a vulture holocaust in Assam, a baby Sumatran Rhino, the collapse of an Antarctic ice shelf and more
NewsenvironmentThe Babbler: Issue No. 7
A news roundup featuring the shock appearance of kangaroos in West Bengal's forests, the potential of IVF technology to save Koalas from extinction, rising dolphin populations in Odisha and more
NewsenvironmentThe Babbler: Issue No. 8
A news roundup featuring India's hottest April in 121 years, an initiative that includes children's education in climate change response, the increase in viral outbreaks with rising global temperatures and more
NewsenvironmentThe Babbler: Issue No. 9
A news roundup featuring a report about rising risk of hunger in India due to climate change, declining bird populations across the world, a record-breaking year for dam removals in Europe and more
Photo FeatureenvironmentThe Best Aurora Photographs Of 2020
Dazzling astrophotography from around the world featured in the latest edition of the Northern Lights Photographer of the Year
Photo FeatureenvironmentThe Best Milky Way Photographs Of 2021
Stunning photographs of the galaxy from around the world featured in the latest edition of the Milky Way Photographer of the Year
BookenvironmentThe Essential Booklist For Nature Lovers - II
The second part of a booklist for readers interested in the natural world. Curated by Dr Manoj V Nair, IFS
environmentThe Light Of Wilder Things | Book Review
Discover the wild through the eyes of a young naturalist and storyteller.
Quick ReadenvironmentThe Roller 101
Guest Editor Series: A beginner's guide to this beautiful bird
EditorialenvironmentThe Top Twelve Nature inFocus Stories Of 2022
Our editors pick their favourite stories of the year—illuminating, inspiring, and most importantly, a genuine exploration of the natural world
VideoenvironmentTiasa Adhya – The Fishing Cat Diaries
Tiasa Adhya is the co-founder of The Fishing Cat Project, the longest-running research and conservation program on the fishing cat in the world. At the Nature inFocus Festival 2018, Tiasa spoke about the lessons learnt and some of the victorious moments from her years studying and conserving the spe
NewsenvironmentTop Environmental Headlines Of 2022—International
From never-before-seen floods and droughts to unprecedented actions by individuals and governments to fight the climate crisis, find out the most impactful environmental news stories that made headlines around the world
NewsenvironmentTop Environmental Headlines Of 2022—National
From Mekedatu and Great Nicobar to Collarwali and Mr Kabini, find out the most impactful environmental news stories that made headlines in India
Photo FeatureenvironmentWhat Lies Beneath
Leaf litter, sandy floors, snowy walkways, and what lies hidden in them. Here are our top picks from your overwhelming response to our #LookDown story
Photo FeatureenvironmentWhy We Need To Act Now To Save Our Wetlands
Photographic documentation of the countless issues that plague our wetlands and their many consequences
BookenvironmentWild And Wilful – 'We Are Part Of It, Not Owners Of It.'
In her new book, Neha Sinha explores our relationship with the wild as she narrates the conservation stories of 15 iconic Indian species
LongreadenvironmentWild Canids And Striped Hyenas Can Help Increase India's Conservation Potential
By Purnima Sah/Mongabay
VideoenvironmentWildlife Tourism: A New Perspective
A former journalist and PR professional, Shivang Mehta left the comfort of a corporate office to become one of India’s leading natural-history photographers with national and international awards to his name. He is the founder of Nature Wanderers, an organisation that not only helps promote the cult
VideoenvironmentWildlife Without Borders
Vidya Athreya has been working on the human leopard conflict issue since 2003. Working in a rural landscape on leopards was an eye opener for her, making her question (and break) a lot of her beliefs about where wildlife should be. In this talk at the Nature inFocus festival, August 2017, she discus
Photo FeatureenvironmentWinners Of The Northern Lights Photographer Of The Year 2022
Capture the Atlas has published the latest edition of their annual compilation featuring the 25 best Aurora Borealis photographs from around the world
Editorialenvironment#YearEnd: Our Favourite Stories Of 2020
Here are 12 of our most cherished stories from the last year. Grab a cuppa and settle in
Editorialenvironment#YearEnd: Our Favourite Stories Of 2021
The best of the best from our extensive story vault. Get comfortable and lose yourself in the wonders of the natural world
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 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 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 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
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 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
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 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
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
LongreadanimalsBest Of The Binoculars
For nature enthusiasts, binoculars make or break a travel experience. Experts tell you which pair to buy
BookanimalsBirds Have A Lot To Say!
Listen up! Pratham Books’ second PhoneStory is here. And it’s causing quite a flap
Photo FeatureanimalsCamouflage Challenge: Now You See Me...
Masters of stealth and disguise, here are our favourites from NiF Hive's Fortnight Focus theme
Photo FeatureanimalsCaptivating Courtship Rituals From The Animal Kingdom
We explore the ways of cupid in the wild with fascinating facts and images
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 FeatureanimalsDesert
Our top picks for this Fortnight Focus challenge open the doors to the very dry yet fascinating world of deserts
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
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 FeatureanimalsThe Kingfishers Of India
Photographs and calls of the 12 kingfisher species found in the country
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
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
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
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
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>
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
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
Photo FeatureanimalsMacro
Our top picks for this Fortnight Focus challenge explores the intricate and elaborate world of macro photography
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
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
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
Photo FeatureanimalsOut Of The Wild
Our top picks for this Fortnight Focus challenge showcase images of wild animals in spaces occupied by humans
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
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
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.
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 Sasan Gir
A virtual tour of Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, home to the endangered Asiatic Lion and more. Buckle up!
Photo FeatureanimalsThe Fight Club
Our top picks for this Fortnight Focus challenge explored face-offs in the animal kingdom
LongreadanimalsThe Iconic Tigers Of India
Photographers, conservationists and biologists share stories and images of their favourite tigers from Indian forests
Photo FeatureanimalsThe Last Dance
The dance of predator and prey, here are our favourites from NiF Hive's Fortnight Focus theme - The Hunt
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 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 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
Photo FeatureanimalsThe Wildlife Comedy Club
Our Fortnight Focus challenge - Humour and Wildlife - brought us the funnies this time. Here are our top picks
Photo FeatureanimalsThe Winners Of The NHM Wildlife Photography Awards
15 photographs that won at the prestigious annual photography competition
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
Photo FeatureanimalsTusk Masters
Stunning snapshots and some literary sentiments for Save the Elephant Day
BookanimalsWhat’s That You Hear? It’s A Wild Cat!
Pratham Books’ third PhoneStory introduces young readers to the wild cats of India
BookanimalsWho Ate All That Up?
The last PhoneStory from the jungle is here, and there’s an important lesson for everyone in cities too
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
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
Destinationtravel15 Beautiful Places To Stay At In The Mountains
Summer's sweltering heat has arrived; it's time to head for the hills
Travel GuidetravelEvolve Back Gham Dhao Lodge
Enjoy luxury on the margins of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve as you experience game viewing and indulge in the ancient culture of the San people
Travel GuidetravelHampi
Head down to the Hampi-Daroji region to experience the 14th-century splendour of the Vijayanagara empire and some stunning wildlife
StaytravelJamoon: Corbett's Hidden Treasure
Experience the big cats of Corbett at your doorstep in this exclusive wildlife lodge on the banks of the Ramganga river
DestinationtravelKarnataka Bird Festival, Hampi
If you've been planning a trip to Hampi, there's no better time than now. Your travel guide to sightseeing, cafe-hopping and birding
StaytravelSalban: The Homestay To Experience Kanha
Enjoy laidback living and the tranquil harmony of untouched forests at this sustainable stay on the fringes of Kanha National Park
StaytravelSnow Leopard Lodge: In The Abode Of The Grey Ghost
Experience high-stake, high-altitude wildlife viewing from the comfort of cosy lodges in the heart of Snow Leopard country in Ladakh
StaytravelTOFTigers Wildlife Tourism Awards 2023
Here are the eco lodges that won accolades for their contributions to sustainable and responsible wildlife tourism in the Indian subcontinent
Travel GuideguideEvolve Back Gham Dhao Lodge
Enjoy luxury on the margins of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve as you experience game viewing and indulge in the ancient culture of the San people
Travel GuideguideHampi
Head down to the Hampi-Daroji region to experience the 14th-century splendour of the Vijayanagara empire and some stunning wildlife
nature-digestA new bilingual photo book calls attention to the unique Cauvery-MM Hills landscape
Land of the Honey Badger is a book of photo essays on the MM Hills and Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuaries, co-authored by Sanjay Gubbi and H. C. Poornesha
nature-digestA 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
nature-digestChilika Lake gets a new ambassador, the Fishing Cat!
During Wildlife Week, 2020, the Chilika Development Authority announced the Fishing Cat as its new ambassador
nature-digestFour new frogs just discovered! Findings published today
A PhD student has found four new species of Burrowing Frogs in the Western Ghats
nature-digestThe Aravallis: From Forest To Desert
Green cover in the Aravallis is rapidly disappearing
nature-digestHappy Birthday, Romulus Whitaker!
As India’s most celebrated herpetologist enters his 74th year, we asked his friends and colleagues to write a few words about him
nature-digestHelp! I found a turtle.
By Sneha Dharwadkar | Rhea Arya
nature-digestHow 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
nature-digestIs it really possible for abandoned plantations to recover?
New study finds that forests may not recover even after 36 years of abandoning plantations
nature-digestLost 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
nature-digestMadhya Pradesh wants the lion’s share
The lions of Gir are stuck in a custody battle between Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh
nature-digestMangroves on the go
Mangroves go mobile in Maharashtra, with this new app for mangrove conservation
nature-digestMumbai’s mangroves are truly special
These natural coast guards have been listed among the country’s 12 unique mangrove forests
nature-digestNew 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.
nature-digestNew frog species discovered near human habitation in Northeast India
Scientists have described a fifth member in the narrow-mouthed paddy frog genus Micryletta
nature-digestNew Report Finds That 101 Indian Bird Species Require Immediate Attention
Over 15,500 birdwatchers across the country contribute to a report on the state of India’s birds
nature-digestPangolin Scales Officially Banned From Chinese Medicine
By Elizabeth Claire Alberts/Mongabay
nature-digestRhododendron red alert
The climate change indicators of the Himalayas are under threat
nature-digestSnakeHub App – Know your snakes, Kerala!
The initiative hopes to educate the people of Kerala about local snakes in both English and Malayalam languages.
nature-digestThe 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
nature-digestWild Canids And Striped Hyenas Can Help Increase India's Conservation Potential
By Purnima Sah/Mongabay