Ants
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Tiny Little Farms: Microscopic Non-Human Agriculturists Lead the Way
Humans aren’t the only agriculturalists on the planet. Vastly different life forms, from six-legged critters to moulds, have also evolved the practice of cultivation underground, above ground, and even under water
Wild Vault
Spot Me If You Can: Mimicry and Camouflage in Insects
Some insects have evolved to blend in with their surroundings; some mimic other insects by adopting their shapes, colours, and behaviours. These are survival strategies that allow them to avoid being detected by predators or prey and deceive their rivals
Photo Story
Upcycled Homes: Stories of Nature Reusing Human Trash
From spiders in garbage cans to weaver ants in beer bottles, resourceful little creatures find clever ways of reusing materials humans have discarded
Photo Story
Amazing Ants | Superheroes of the Insect World
Ants are capable of performing some remarkable feats. We are ench-ant-ed. Are you?
Multimedia
Accidental Ecosystem: How a Rooftop Garden can be a Thriving Habitat
When a few potted plants were left to grow wild on a Delhi terrace, they attracted an entire ecosystem — from delicate butterflies to foot-long colour-changing lizards
Urban Jungle
Cubbon Park: The Lungs of Central Bengaluru
In the heart of this bustling city, Cubbon Park is an oasis of biodiversity that provides citizens a respite and a place to unwind
Urban Jungle