Mongabay series: Almost Famous Species
Our Almost Famous Species series features lesser known species from India. It is created in the hope that familiarity will help generate concern and action for under-appreciated species. Through the series, we introduce to you India's gamut of invertebrates, birds and marine flora and fauna, which perhaps don't get as much attention as our more popular big cats and elephants. Stretching from the Nicobar Islands very close to the equator to the Western Himalaya in the north, India covers about 30 degrees of latitude, with a long coastline on its peninsula. The wide geographic extent, topographic features with multiple long mountain ranges and fertile river basins, and the monsoon winds give rise to a plethora of habitats that have been home to a variety of creatures. Yet, any mention of Indian wildlife always conjures up images of charismatic large mammals. We acknowledge that these are interesting; but we want to draw back the curtain on other species that are equally fascinating.
An SOS call for the ‘Tiger of Kaveri’
Hidden cameras reveal six colour variants of the Asiatic golden cat
When and from where did black pepper come to India?
Indian research network on horseshoe crab takes wing as the living fossil battles threats
Communities join hands to keep alive the hoolock gibbon’s song
Female seagrass flowers uncoil to reach pollen in undersea saga
Creatures from Mumbai’s shore and their housing stories
The barking deer enigma
Recognise Himalayan wolf as a distinct species: study
Poop, photos and genes: Evidence extends Kashmir musk deer’s presence to Nepal
CITES CoP Curtain Raiser: India stands up for the not-so-glamorous species
Eastern hog deer, believed to be confined to southeast Asia, found in Manipur
The unexpected little underdogs of the big bad desert
Why Tamil Nadu needs more palmyrah, the state tree
The grizzled giant squirrel struggles to survive in the face of habitat loss
There are Sarus cranes in my paddy field: changing community perceptions to conserve a threatened bird
A new species of shark from studying fish by-catch
Gharials of Gandak: A population back from the brink faces development pressures
Swimming camels, mangrove islands of Kutch face mounting challenges
Special series
Wetland Champions
- [Commentary] India establishes the largest network of Ramsar Sites in South Asia
- [Commentary] Wetland champions: Promise from the grassroots
- The story of Jakkur lake sets an example for inclusive rejuvenation projects
- Welcome to Tsomgo lake: Please don’t litter
Environment And Health
- Marine plastic pollution is not just a waste problem; reducing production is needed too
- Stitching sustainability amidst climate change challenges
- Gujarat bans exotic Conocarpus tree amid health and environment hazard
- Malaria-carrying mosquitoes shift homes from forests to rice fields
India's Iconic Landscapes
- Majuli’s shrinking wetlands and their fight for survival
- Saving India’s wild ‘unicorns’
- Indrella ampulla’s genetic tapestry unveils colour morphs isolated across the Palghat Gap
- [Commentary] Up close and personal with the fragility of the Himalayas
Beyond Protected Areas
- Climate litigation has entered the room. But could great Indian bustards be inched out?
- The dietary habits of endangered vultures
- Waterbirds adapt to nest and roost in the urban oases of Udaipur
- Understanding the elevational movements of Himalayan birds to improve conservation efforts
Conserving Agro-biodiversity
- Pricey guests: Urban invasive species cost the world billions every year
- [Commentary] GROW with agroforestry, a step towards sustainable land management
- Millet tradition loses flavour among Madhya Pradesh’s tribals
- A village nurtures traditional food systems in response to climate change
Just Transitions
- How unplanned coal mine closures in India are affecting dependent communities, especially women
- Green Credit Scheme’s ‘methodology’ doesn’t inspire confidence among experts
- Conflict over critical mineral prospecting in Odisha signals need for better community involvement
- Fuel leak in Manipur raises concerns over water contamination