A cornucopia of wildlife
As the public battle to save the lush tropical lowland forests of upper Assam's Dehing Patkai Elephant Reserve from coal mining operations rages on, we invite y Read More
Golden cat
An elusive inhabitant of India's wilds, the golden cat is found from northeast India through southeast Asia. This mid-sized cat wears many coats and is found in Read More
Clouded leopard
Considered the smallest of the 'big cats', the clouded leopard is another enigmatic inhabitant of northeast India. Evolved to roam forest habitats, they are exc Read More
Crab-eating mongoose
Found in a wide range of habitats, this sprightly member of the mongoose family has a varied diet despite its name. Meals can comprise crustaceans, insects, amp Read More
Common leopard
Perhaps the most maligned of India's big cats, the common leopard has been persecuted across its range. Yet, the charisma of this resilient, adaptable animal is Read More
Large Indian civet
Ringed, striped, banded! The wonderfully patterned large Indian civet is a solitary and nocturnal inhabitant of Dehing Patkai. This species is carnivorous and i Read More
Malayan porcupine
A prickly-bottomed rodent, the Malayan porcupine is found from Nepal and northeast India through to China. The species is a ground forager, feeding on roots, tu Read More
Marbled cat
Don't let its fluffy, wide-eyed, round-headed exterior fool you! The marbled cat is a stealthy predator, and has proportionally larger canines than other wild c Read More
Yellow-throated marten
An under-appreciated little predator, this canny animal is fearless and, often, vicious. Though it primarily hunts on the ground, it's also comfortable in the t Read More
Sambar
The handsome and vulnerable sambar deer is never found too far from water. An important prey species, adult male sambars can weigh up to 560 kg. Read More
