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  • Celebrating 50 Moth Species, 64 actually!

    Celebrating 50 Moth Species, 64 actually!

    Moths are easier to photograph than butterflies because they stay still. I also didn’t have to go actively seeking them because they came to my veranda at night. 81% of the 64 species of moths observed at forest hut are observed in my veranda. Some interesting insights: They’re different from Butterflies Butterflies generally have slender…

  • Celebrating 50 Butterfly Species

    Celebrating 50 Butterfly Species

    I have been waiting for this milestone – recording 50 butterfly species at forest hut. The first butterfly I recorded at forest hut was in May 2022. Recording these butterflies is always filled with excitement, jubilance and learning experiences. Importance of Butterflies Butterflies are key to biodiversity and ecology as they contribute to the food…

  • Cherr

    Cherr

    Cherr is a secretive snow-leopard, who likes to stick to high altitudes. Unlike Igor, he loses his temper when you disturb him.

  • Keros

    Keros

    Keros is a giant great hornbill. His favourite pastime is to explore the canopy of the dense forests, gulping berries on the way.

  • Stuat

    Stuat

    Stuat may look plain and defenseless, but…

  • I.M. Cuitui

    I.M. Cuitui

    Meet I.M. Cuitui, the descendant of the most powerful cat gods.

  • Ookpik

    Ookpik

    Ookpik is an enterprising snowy owl.

  • Grop

    Grop

    Grop is an old wolf. He is an efficient hunter & the leader of his pack.

  • Struthio

    Struthio

    Struthio is a sporty ostrich. He likes to participate in outdoor games, especially football & marathons.