Lichen come to life
We saved the best for the last with this fantastically camouflaged lichen spider (Pandercetes sps.). The cryptic pattern on these spiders matches th Read More
You are just seeing things
We saved the best for the last with this fantastically camouflaged lichen spider. The cryptic pattern of these spiders matches the moss and lichen on trees w Read More
Green Till The Eye Can See
Azure waters, white sandy beaches and salubrious weather make tropical islands attractive to those lucky enough to visit. But, beyond these attractions, Read More
Crabbing About
A handsome primate, the Nicobar long-tailed macaque Macaca fascicularis umbrosa is a subspecies of the crab-eating macaque. It is endemic to Katchal Read More
Smaller, But No Less Great
The Great Nicobar Serpent Eagle Spilornis klossi is smaller in size and lacks spotting on its belly compared to the Crested Serpent Eagle. It is res Read More
Resplendent Hues
A gorgeously resplendent bird, the Nicobar Pigeon Caloenas nicobarica has a metallic plumage with green and blue hues and tones of copper and bronze Read More
Fractals In The Sky
Towering tree ferns Cyathea albosetacea form stunning fractals in the sky in the Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve. Evolved during the Jurassic period Read More
Skin Show
The immense coastline of 1,962 km. hugging the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago abounds in rich marine and coastal biodiversity. Various checklists of marine Read More
Mega On Birders Lists
The Nicobar Megapode Megapodius nicobariensis is one of the rarest birds in India, found only on some Nicobar Islands. The population of 750-1,000 b Read More
Blushing Away
The blushing red face of a male Nicobar Long-tailed Parakeet Psittacula longicauda nicobarica peeps out from its perch. This parakeet subspecies is Read More
