Wildlife

The American Society of Naturalists (ASN) conferred its prestigious 2018 Presidential Award to evolutionary biologists from the National Centre for Biological Sciences of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, based in Bangalore, India. The ASN

These butterflies have over 6000 species, and here is a collection of what can be seen in and around Valley School in Bengaluru.

Two wildlife events that marked the month of August, are featured by our columnist Deepa Mohan, in her column.

Did you know states in India can have their own state butterflies? Did you know Karnataka just got one beautiful butterfly declared as the state butterfly?

In this edition of CTRL Z, listen to Peeyush Sekhsaria. The artist blends his interests and training in architecture, wildlife conservation, environment, photography and drawing into a beautiful body of work that he says has

I saw this beautiful moth on the staircase of my apartment building,  day before yesterday…. I called it the military camouflage moth, but the correct name for this is the Oleander Hawk Moth, in the Sphinx

These birds are on the verge of extinction, due to loss of habitat and superstition. You’d be lucky if you are able to spot one!

Environmental photographer and writer Deepa Mohan talks to Padma Ashok, wife of late wildlife activist Ashok Hallur, on their lives and activism.

A nature walk explored everything from travellers’ palm to passion flowers to lipstick plant, while the talk provided the background required to internalise the sightings.

If you happen to see Hummingbird Hawk Moth this winter, be assured that you have a lot of good luck on your plate!

These colourful ‘flying needles’ are a pleasure to watch – next time you go out to a nature outing, take care to notice them and enjoy!

Walks are a great way to explore the hidden treasures in the city, including birds. Deepa Mohan narrates the story of one such walk.