Dhruv
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A Monsoon Coat
The mulberry tree proudly displays a lush, green coating that envelops its once barren trunk…
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Fungi World
They are neither animals nor plants. Fungi make up 90% of the total biomass in forest soils and 50% in agricultural soils. Fungi represent about 25% of the biomass on Earth. They are everywhere, and however, little is known of the true biodiversity of Kingdom Fungi. Compared to 435,000 plant species on planet earth, there…
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Fascinating Creatures
Do you feel, that sometimes, you glimpsed something strange? Do you feel that you heard something mysterious, that you have never heard before? It could be mundane strange, or, it could be something different. Shielded from our senses because we don’t believe. There are creatures that have been living amongst us & away from us…
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Rufous-necked Hornbill
The rufous-necked hornbill is a species of hornbill in Bhutan, northeastern India, especially in Arunachal Pradesh, Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Feeds mainly on berries and other fruits.
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Wild Edible Mushrooms of Velvandi Valley
Out of 3.8 million species of fungi on planet Earth, only 20,000 produce mushrooms. From which, only 600 are edible. The edible mushrooms, one of the superfoods, play an important role in food security & nutritional needs of humanity. Not only that, some of these species are incredibly tasty. Our valley hosts many different species…
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European Honey Buzzard
The European honey buzzard, also known as the pern or common pern, is a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. The European honey buzzard is a summer migrant to a relatively small area in the western Palearctic. It is a specialist feeder, living mainly on the larvae and nests of wasps and hornets, although it will take small mammals, reptiles, and birds.
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Great black-backed Gull
The Great Black-backed Gull is the largest member of the gull family. Described by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology as “the king of the Atlantic waterfront”, it is a very aggressive hunter, pirate, and scavenger. Primary prey is fish. It is the apex predator of its domain.
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Shaheen Falcon
The shaheen falcon is a non-migratory subspecies of the peregrine falcon found mainly in the Indian subcontinent. Shaheens mostly hunt small birds, though medium-sized birds such as pigeons and parrots are also taken. Strong and fast, they dive from great heights to strike prey with their talons. If the impact does not kill the prey, the falcon bites the neck of its victim…
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Sarus Crane
The Sarus Crane is a large nonmigratory crane found in parts of the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and Australia. The main breeding season is during the rainy season, when the pair builds an enormous nest “island”. The species is venerated in India, and legend has it that the poet Valmiki cursed a hunter for killing a sarus crane and was then inspired to write the epic Ramayana.