Kerala
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Winged Wonders of Kadalundi-Vallikunnu Community Reserve
Where the Kadalundi River meets the Arabian Sea in Kerala, community engagement in conserving migratory birds and other wetland creatures has created India’s first riverfront community reserve and an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers
Habitat
Mettukurinji Blooms Again
Cartoons and illustrations on wildlife, environment and conservation
Green Humour
Saving Bhimanama: Ayushi Jain and a Giant Turtle
The ancestors of the Asian giant softshell turtle, locally called Bhimanama, once roamed the Earth along with dinosaurs about 140 million years ago. But today, this giant turtle is on the brink of extinction. Thankfully, biologist Ayushi Jain is on a mission to save it.
Video
Globe Skimmer: The Dragonfly that Flies from India to Africa
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
Multimedia
Parambikulam Tiger Reserve: A Sight and Story at Every Bend
The lush forest is best experienced through the eyes of the local tribals-turned-guides who know the landscape intimately
Habitat
Kole’s waterman: Protecting a wetland through paddy cultivation
Agriculturist Kochu Muhammed who coordinates over 130 clusters of farmers is a living encyclopaedia on these wetlands
Hero
Ruby-tailed Hawklet: Black Dragon in Red Shorts
Endemic to the marshes and pools of the Western Ghats, this pretty dragonfly is also a good indicator of ecosystem health
Species
Periyar Tiger Reserve: Synergy of an Emerald Forest
It’s easy to fall in love with this lush wilderness in Kerala when you explore its depths on a boat safari and walking trail
Habitat
Saving One of the Largest and Rarest Turtles from Extinction
A researcher is collecting data and building networks among communities in Kerala to work towards the conservation of Cantor’s giant softshell turtle
Conservation
With its Habitat in Danger, the Grizzled Giant Squirrel Struggles to Survive
A survey in Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary reveals that the population of grizzled giant squirrel, a species endemic to southern India and Sri Lanka, has fallen by 78-85 per cent
Conservation