Species

The Himalayan monal is a show-stopper of the high mountains. During spring, the male dressed in his best attire, shows off his regal plumage, whistles, and dances to attract the attention of a mate. Will the female fall for his advances?

Meet the only keelback in India that’s adapted to stay and hunt under water. With distinctive yellow and black checks all over its body, the checkered keelback is one of India’s most common snakes. Although venomous, checkered keelbacks aren’t really harmful to humans.

Along some of India's mangrove-lined coasts, including Odisha's Bhitarkanika, the world's largest reptile lurks. With teeth that rip, jaws that crush and a body built for stamina, the saltwater crocodile is a sharp hunter. Here's a closer look at its natural arsenal.

The Nicobar long-tailed macaque is found only on some of the Nicobar islands. It is the only home they have known, adapted to, and survived in. But a massive disaster and recent developments have escalated tensions among some of the troops and the local settlers