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During the many Covid 19 lockdowns, photographer Jithesh Pai developed a fascinating obsession — documenting spiders in his backyard. Soon, he was documenting natural history behaviours that were not known to science and publishing papers in scientific journals. But most importantly, spiders were giving him lessons on patience and caring for loved ones.

For the last six months, the arrival of African cheetahs to Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh, has made headlines. But few know 2022 is not the first time an African big cat has stepped foot here. Almost 120 years ago, African lions were translocated to the same forests. Who brought them here? And what happened to those lions? Wildlife historian Raza Kazmi turns back time.

T’is the season to be jolly! Gleaming and glittering, Christmas tree worms know all about being festive! Found on coral reefs in warm waters worldwide, these bristly colourful worms come in different hues and shades.

Like humans, many fish and aquatic invertebrates also enjoy spa-like treatments. Meet the clients who want to get rid of itchy body parasites and cleaners who are happy to oblige.

When we think of bird migration, we often think of flamingo flocks, graceful cranes and vibrant ducks. But there are many long-distance travellers that miss the limelight.

Ahead of World Elephant Day, Pravin Shanmughanandam tells us the heartbreaking story of a loved elephant who was recently declared "a rogue" by the media. This not a story of just one elephant, but elephants everywhere that are struggling to make sense of a world, that we are constantly changing and destroying.

This #WorldEnvironmentDay, meet ordinary citizens who made a shift in their lives to speak up for the environment, reminding us that anyone can do it.

Which courtship ritual from the wild world has intrigued you?

Heat waves are a major problem to all life forms. The solution may not be easy but we can do our bit.

The tale of the parasitoid wasps can give a Hollywood thriller a run for its money. Parasitoid wasps deposit their eggs in or on another organism. The eggs develop into hungry larvae that feed on the host from the inside, eventually consuming and killing it.

Watch with your headphones on as we decode the trick to spotting elusive owls in India. Owl watching can be a hoot with these tips!

Squids are truly inkredible creatures. Over the course of evolution, they’ve developed special tricks and tactics to outwit their predators. Check out some of their trickery here.

What do velcro, airplanes and F1 race cars have in common? They all have design elements inspired by the natural world. Here’s why nature has the solution to most of our problems

There is more to the bagworm than meets the eye. Did you know their cases are used to identify different species? Unpack the case of the mysterious bagworm moth with us. Have you come across this little all-natural architect?

Ants are capable of performing some remarkable feats. We are ench-ant-ed. Are you?

Here’s a quick recap of some of the most important environmental news from 2021. Did we miss something?

The party season has officially kicked off. If you’d like to know how to rule the nightlife, here are some tips from the original nocturnals.

Kraits remain somewhat of an enigma. Here's a peek into their world.

India's waterbodies host many species of ducks. While a handful are resident, others visit from Central Asia and Siberia. Let’s meet some of these dashing dabblers and divers!

Here are some critical environment updates from October that you may have missed.

It’s that time of the year when swarms of dragonflies known as globe skimmers undertake an intercontinental journey from India to Africa. Odonate researcher Vivek Chandran decodes the mystery

A recent study has claimed that India’s leopards are in danger and need as much attention and protection as the tiger

Has the climate crisis made frequent and destructive wildfires the new normal? As the world fights one inferno after another, we take a look at India and the fires that have raided our landscapes

At first glance, the floor of the rainforest isn’t much to look at. But take a closer look — under the litter, in the swamps, along enormous buttresses, a busy world buzzes

The middle of a rainforest is a secretive place. In healthy forests, a dense canopy blocks most light, providing shade and security for stealthy creatures

In the 1970s, until researchers started using rock-climbing techniques to access the upper reaches of the rainforest, the top-most layer remained unexplored. What they saw astonished them

It is time to make an easy resolution, stop feeding wild creatures junk food. Let's keep our wildlife, wild.

Sanjay Sondhi, a naturalist and resident of Dehradun, spells out why citizens are against the move to destroy the Thano forest

2020 has been like no other year. We are glad you stuck around and took this wild journey with us. Have a safe and hopeful new year

Over the last four years, Sarang Naik has documented the marine diversity along Mumbai's coast. However, it is now being threatened by the construction of the Coastal Road

Botanical and wildlife artist Prerna Gupta tells us her secret of discovering the natural world around us — through art!

Dhritiman Mukherjee talks about his 15-year-long quest to photograph the Himalayan brown bear, and how not getting the perfect picture taught him valuable lessons

Frogs sing every monsoon to charm a mate, but new disturbances are drowning out their songs

At a time when the relationship between big cats and humans is only spoken of in the context of conflict, Dhritiman Mukherjee shares his unusual, heart-warming exchange with a snow leopard in Ladakh