Nature's Marvel
Weaver Ants: Guardians of the Canopy

The Asian weaver ant (Oecophylla smaragdina) is a fascinating example of insect social organisation, cooperation, and ecological importance.

Vaithianathan Kannan
The Tale of a Tongue Eating Parasite

Once settled in its new location, it’s time to party for the newly turned female. It starts sucking blood from the same tongue it’s latched on to and keeps growing in size for the next few months.

Anubha Das and Atharv Das
Mango Ginger — A Master Personator in the Plant Kingdom

For centuries, Ayurveda and Unani systems of medicine have been using the medicinal properties of mango ginger as a part of their herbal remedies for a plethora of purposes.

PK Mukherjee
Kashmir Morels - Rare heirloom crop that needs conservation

The Kashmiri morel stands out due to its distinctive appearance, resembling a cone-shaped sponge.

Biju Dharmapalan and Auqib Hussain Parray
Triphyophyllum peltatum — Cornivorous in Contingency

Once its phosphorus need is satisfied, the plant reverts to its normal form and resumes photosynthesis to fulfil its nutritional demands, thus displaying carnivorous behaviour only when necessary.

Rohit Kataria
Handfish: Giving underwater high-fives to one of the quirkiest fishes!

A fish that prefers walking on the seafloor rather than swimming.

Moumita Mazumdar
Shrimps that can see more colours than humans

Mantis shrimps possess a remarkable unique vision system in the animal kingdom.

Raghul MR
The Kakapo: A fascinating parrot on the verge of extinction

The Kakapo shows us how nature can adapt and survive, but it also reminds us of our actions that impact the environment.

Moumita Mazumdar
Crabs Dancing to the Tune of Root-headed Barnacle

The parasitic Sacculina plays the devil’s role by hijacking its host’s body and brain.

Anubha Das and Atharv Das
Vegetable sheep, a woolly wonder of nature!

A unique cushion plant covered with woolly leaves resembles a white sheep grazing on mountain slopes.

Moumita Mazumdar