For a nature photographer, monsoon is one of the finest times to be in the jungle. These evocative images by Arvind Ramamurthy Arvind Ramamurthy, from forests across Karnataka, take us on a monsoon safari. jlrexplore.com/gallery/photos…

We have seen spiders depicted in pop culture as Spiderman or as Aragog in Harry Potter. But ecologically, spiders play a crucial role of predator and prey, inhabiting various habitats from jungles to urban areas. (1/3)

A lot of things about them have remained a mystery and the existing literature caters to a niche audience of scientists and serious arachnophiles. But Karthikeyan S. has just changed that with his new book ‘Explore Spiders of India: A Pocket Guide’. (2/3)

Karthikeyan S. This guide is a testimony to the spider diversity in India and is a perfect pocket-sized guidebook that can be easily carried in the field. Read more about the book here: conservationindia.org/articles/book-… #spiders #arachnid #conservation #conservationists #bookreview

Huntsman spiders are so named because of the agility and speed with which they take down their prey. Jithesh Pai writes about Lichen Huntsman Spiders, which also have the added expertise of superb camouflage. jlrexplore.com/explore/focus/…

Experiencing the monsoon in the Western Ghats is what Anupama Raghavendra wished for. Her trip to Bhagawathi and Seethanadi brought her in touch with the smaller denizens of the ecosystem. jlrexplore.com/explore/guest-…

People usually do get scared of House Centipedes. However, they are quite harmless to humans, and being an insectivore, can be your partner in controlling pests, says naturalist Karthikeyan S Karthikeyan S.. jlrexplore.com/explore/natura…

Brown, green, yellow, orange - the iconic Malabar Pit #Viper occurs in many morphs. Naturalist and photographer Girish Gowda has documented several of them over eight years, in the evergreen #forests of Shravathi and #Agumbe. Find out more: jlrexplore.com/gallery/photos… #snakes

Holed up at home during the pandemic, photographer @aydiav looked to nature for some much needed respite, and discovered a whole new world right at his doorstep - thanks to a Pongam tree and an Argiope spider. And also some wasps and bees and sunbirds. jlrexplore.com/explore/on-ass…

This photograph by Amith Kiran Menezes Amith kiran menezes won awards at both Nature in Focus and Sanctuary Wildlife Photography Awards 2022. Read on to know more about the image. jlrexplore.com/gallery/iconic…

One of the best-kept secrets of Kudremukh National Park is the Lion-tailed Macaque. Known as ‘singalika’ in Kannada, it is highly endangered and found only in the Western Ghats. Priya Ranganathan writes about her experience in the field. jlrexplore.com/explore/from-t…

Of the 212 endemic freshwater fish in the rivers of the Western Ghats, 54 are Endangered and 12, Critically Endangered. Given this, community-based fish sanctuaries hold great potential for safeguarding freshwater biodiversity, says Shishir Rao Shishir Rao. jlrexplore.com/explore/on-ass…

Parakeets have long, pointed tail feathers, whereas parrots have shorter, squared-off tail feathers. Bopanna Pattada writes about the parrot and parakeet species found in Karnataka. jlrexplore.com/explore/focus/…

Jainy Maria Kuriakose is a familiar figure in the field of bird photography, inspiring both seasoned photographers and naturalists. Sangeeta Sharma interviewed Jainy for us. jlrexplore.com/explore/interv…

As cities grow, more animals are forced to adapt to human presence. Watch this award-winning short film by Prajwal KM. jlrexplore.com/gallery/videos…

Savandurga is a bustling trekking destination due to its proximity to Bengaluru. But it makes for a pleasant outing for non-trekkers too, says Sangeeta Sharma. jlrexplore.com/explore/unexpl…

The true wonder of the world of fungi lies beneath our feet, forming a vast underground network that performs astonishing feats. Bhashitha Aiyappa Bhashitha Aiyappa writes. jlrexplore.com/explore/from-t…

Tomorrow, #Bengaluru Oct 7 2023 - join us in person for Bengaluru Bird day . You can also catch us live here: youtube.com/watch?v=BzbU0Z… ulhasanand Vikram Hiresavi Karthikeyan S. Beej 🇮🇳🌳🦩🐘🎸 gopisundar birdday.in

Your camouflage guise is perfectly perfect but I'm sorry buddy, we still managed to spot you. We are not your predators though... so I guess that's Ok?

Seeing the Bird nest mushroom after a long time. These are such amazing organisms. Read more about them here ...wildwanderer.com/the-earth-star…