Anishya & Shruti Kasana

Since time, in the heart of a dense forest, there was a tree unlike any other. Its bark was rough and scaly, resembling that of a crocodile’s skin. The locals called it the crocodile bark tree; we the scientists, call it Terminalia elliptica, and it is known for its incredible ability to produce water from its bark.

Lil’ Maya, a young girl of the indigenous Konda Reddi tribe who resides in the vicinity of the forested area of Papikonda National Park, Andhra Pradesh, was known for her audacious spirit. Little did she know, she trod deeper into the forest beyond her usual stomping ground on an exceptionally hot summer day…read more on NOPR