Orchids are a very diverse family with about 25000 species, making them one of the largest families of flowering plants in the world! This being the case, one should expect an amazing variety and also several interesting and unique adaptations…
Tokay Gecko Gekko gecko
I set out to do some birding in the fading light of the day on the outskirts of Agartala (Tripura). In the short time that was left of the day I enjoyed the company of Racket-tailed Drongos, Red-breasted Parakeets and…
Balanophora fungosa – A plant? A fungus?
It was one of those year-end jaunts into the wilderness with like-minded friends. Destination – Coorg. After enjoying the forests and its denizens through most part of the morning, we reached a stream at the edge of a coffee estate.…
Mayfly
Kabini has always sprung surprises on me. The recent visit was no exception. It was mid-November and there was a distinct nip in the air. I reached Kabini River Lodge late in the evening just in time for dinner. After…