When we think of insects, we more often than not, think of them as pests. Perhaps true, but only to a limited extent. This opinion is largely because we have been exposed to very few insects… most that cause people…
Trees in an Urban Context
An aggregation of trees in an urban environment has a great potential to support wildlife. This can be by way of gardens and parks, or for that matter trees lining city streets. A good diversity of trees will be very…
Waterscorpion
A creature that breathes with its ‘tail’?! Yes, there is one such – the Waterscorpion. The name is misleading. As it suggests, it is not a scorpion that lives in water; but, an insect, a bug that lives in water!…
Mayfly
Kabini has always sprung surprises on me. The recent visit was no exception. It was mid-November and there was a distinct nip in the air. I reached Kabini River Lodge late in the evening just in time for dinner. After…