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"Experience the Thrill of the night as you embark on a guided snake walk. Led by knowledgeable Curator Mr. Nishanth Ravi, venture into the darkness to discover the hidden world of snakes in chennai. Hear their stories, witness their grace, and gain a new appreciation for these mysterious creatures under the moonlit sky."

As the night wears on, memories are etched in the minds of those who dared to venture into the nocturnal world of serpents. With newfound respect and understanding, they emerge from the shadows, their perception forever changed by the after-dusk snake walk.

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Calling all adventure seekers! ️ The Monsoon Expedition is back for an epic rain-soaked journey through the Western Ghats! This August, trek through lush landscapes, witness cascading waterfalls, and experience the magic of the monsoon season. Don't miss out - explore hidden gems across Maharashtra, Goa & Karnataka! **Bookings are NOW OPEN!** , and secure your spot for an unforgettable adventure! For more details, DM or Whatsapp/ Call 9176160685 .

Can you guess where the monsoon magic will take us? This hidden gem awaits, shrouded in mist and mystery. ️ Share your guesses in the comments below and join us on this unforgettable adventure!

There are only a few slots left for the snake walk that's happening on the coming Sunday (11th February, 2024). It will certainly be an intriguing session with abundant information about the snakes of Chennai and an unforgettable experience that'll be etched in your mind.

Have you booked your slots yet? If not, reach out to us via DM or +91 91761 60685 and we'll do the needful to accommodate you.

Heads up people!
We are back again with our 4th edition of snake walk, which is happening on February 13, 2021. It will be an interactive session with abundance of information.

Come along to have a wonderful time amidst nature, with snakes and the one and only irulas.

The registration link for the walk is in our bio. See y'all on the walk!
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We are glad to let you all know that we have come up with our very first Wildlife Expedition. This is a certified expedition that will take place in Coorg. The expedition will be filled with treks, herping sessions, birding sessions, nature walks, presentations, documentaries, and so much more.

Dates - 16th(Thursday Night) September, 2021 to 20th(Monday Early Morning) September, 2021

Charges
Adults - 14,499/- per person
Kids (5 to 12 years of age) - 6,999/- per kid

Inclusions
- Transportation (From Chennai or Bangalore)
- Accommodation
- Food (Includes the food cost that will incur during the transportation)
- Guide Charges
- WPI Merchandise & Kit

For any other queries or information, reach us via 9176160685/ 7299096685

Some people are like chameleons they easily blend into their surroundings, but do chameleons really change colour to blend into their surroundings? Seems like they don’t!
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Heads Up people!

Guess what?
The next edition of our snake walk is happening on the 18th of this month.

Please find the registration link in the comments!

Registration fee is 1,300 per head, and it’s free for kids below 12 years of age.

World Crocodile Day is celebrated on June 17th to raise awareness about the need to save these endangered species from extinction. Land encroachment, dredging, pollution, culling and invasion of other aggressive species, can lead to mass scale extinction of these reptiles. It was reported that more than half of the of the world's 27 species of crocodiles face the danger of extinction due to human activity.
An encroachment of humans on the river banks and marshy areas with an increased urbanization is one of the foremost reasons for increasing human-crocodile conflict in these areas. Vadodara in Gujarat, Kota in Rajasthan, Bhitarkanika in Odisha and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are considered as the human-crocodile conflict hotspots in India.
The Crocodile Conservation Project was launched in 1975 in different States. The Gharial and Saltwater crocodile conservation programme was first implemented in Odisha in early 1975 and subsequently the Mugger conservation programme was initiated.
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Here we go with the third session, presented by Nishanth Nichu on the impacts created on wildlife, by the garbage we generate.

Registration link is available in our bio.

Gee's golden langurs are being named after their fur colours. These are Old World monkeys which can be seen only in a small region of western Assam, and in Southern Bhutan. These monkeys have colour variations where juveniles and females have light gold, silvery white to light cream while the adults normally have ranges from cream to golden colour. This species have very long tail that measures upto 50 cm in length which serves them maintain a good balance among the branches. Golden langurs are highly independent on trees, and prefer upper canopy of forests. These are completely herbivorous and consumes ripe and unripe fruits, leaves, seeds, buds and flowers.

This species is now endangered by IUCN List of Threatened Species, as their current population is decreasing due to habitat destruction and forest fragmentation. Electrocution is also a reason for lot of their deaths as they prefer higher canopy and met with electric wires. Even it is found that their fur changes colour according to seasons and geographical ranges.

Common name: Golden langur, leaf monkey
Scientific name: Trachypithecus geei
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Meet Peter, the speaker of our upcoming episode on Reptiles. He’s a masters student at the Pondicherry University, and is highly inclined towards Herpetology.

We don’t want to reveal more details. All we would tell you is to not miss the session as you may regret later.

Registration link is available in our Bio. Register soon.

Muggers or Marsh Crocodiles are native to the Indian subcontinent. They inhabit freshwater lakes, rivers and marshes, and prefers slow-moving, shallow water bodies. They prey on fishes, reptiles, birds and, mammals.

Muggers are threatened by habitat destruction as it leads to the conversion of natural habitats into agricultural, and industrial field. They have been also hunted for their skin, teeth and other body parts. Just like other reptiles, muggers are also cold-blooded, and need to bask in the sun for their body, and their metabolic activities to function with stability.

Crocodiles are good swimmers, but also they are pretty good runners and they could approximately run at 17km per hour.

Common name: mugger, marsh crocodile, broad-snouted crocodile
Scientific name: Crocodylus palustris
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We all live in a shared space with shared resources. But are we aware of our neighbours? What if we say that there’s so much you don’t know about them?

A number of organisms inhabit around us, and we are so busy with our lives that we miss out on their existence. Well, here’s an opportunity for you to witness, and explore the wildlife around which you live.

Does this interest you? Then, do register for the first session of the Virtual Window, that’s coming up on the coming Sunday (16th May 2021). The Registration Link is available in the comment section.

They are canids (Canidae: a biological family of dog-like carnivorans) native to Central, South, East, and Southeast Asia. They can be seen in Indian regions like South of the Ganges, particularly in the Central Indian Highlands and the Western and Eastern Ghats. They are also present in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, and West Bengal and in the Indo-Gangetic Plain's Terai region. There are some shattered populations too in the Himalayas and northwest India. This species is endangered in wild as only 2000 individuals are remain in their native territories.

They are more social and have less of a dominance hierarchy. They live in clans and sometimes break into small packs. They are less territorial, where a cub from one clan can join another clan without any trouble once they attire maturity. Their habitats are being destructed and they are vulnerable to lot of diseases and these things make their population reduce in wild.

They are great communicators, they make sounds like whistle, scream, mew, and sometimes they cluck like chickens. Some of their amazing skills are; they can jump straight in air over 7 feet and they can hunt down their prey which are 10 times bigger than their own body weight. They can live upto 10 - 13 years.

Common name: Indian dhole, Asian wild dog, Asiatic wild dog, Indian wild dog, whistling dog, red dog, mountain wolf
Scientific Name: Cuon alpinus
Common Name: Dholes
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A window is always said to be filled with opportunities, as it is always about what the person wants to see through. The Virtual Window is created to establish nature, environment, and wildlife oriented interactions, and communications.

This is the first season of Virtual Window, where we’ll be discussing about the titles mentioned on the poster. It will be completely interactive while we all get to have a take away (via Information & Knowledge). Also, we don’t believe in hierarchy, and the need of experience for you to take up our spot light. We’re all ears to listen to what you have to say! DM us to know more.

In the coming weeks, we are looking forward to having engaging sessions through the Virtual Window. Join us to explore, learn, and gain knowledge from the window. The Registration Link is available in the comments. DM us or reach us via +919176160685 for any other queries.

The snake you’re looking at this picture is Checkered Keelback, a non-venomous snake. The guy sits right behind five dead individuals of the said snake by arranging them to convey a message. The snake is protected by the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. Even touching this snake without authorisation is enough to put the person behind bars.

Memes, and meme channels have been effective in spreading information, but in here, the same was misused. Meme creators have a responsibility, and it is indeed a powerful tool too, but the meme creator and/or the admin of this channel have failed to realise gravity of the image with which they’ve made an insensitive content.

Also, not many people are finding this offensive, and most of them are laughing about it. It is heartbreaking to realise the kind of the world in which we are forced to live today where, brutally murdering five snakes for making fun content is actually being accepted, and appreciated by the audience.

If you wish to contribute in any way to create a positive impact,
- Kindly report this post
- Share this post, help us bring this post down
- If you come across similar posts, share it with us, we’ll do our best to make the world a better place

The link to the post is in the comment section!

We were unable to find the person who’s in the picture. If you have any leads, feel free to DM us as we’d love to do the needful, and take necessary actions.
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This advisory by the MoEF, wildlife division was out on 30th April, 2021 as a preventive measure. It has stated all national parks, and wildlife sanctuaries to ensure safety precautions due to the current outbreak. There is no scientific data or proof that the lions died due COVID-19.

Yet, a number of media channels have come up with misleading information where, they are almost assuming that animals are getting affected by COVID-19, and are also involved in the outbreak.

THIS IS NOT TRUE!

Do not get carried away by this message. In fact, this is similar to the one that came up the previous year. There is still no concrete evidence to prove that animals are involved in the COVID-19 outbreak. In these pressing times, do not misinterpret the animals around you. They are in no way responsible for the current happenings as we all know what went wrong. If there’s an animal that’s supposed to be blamed for the adversity, we’d only highlight “Human Beings.”

They are the smallest species in the bustard family. These are endemic to the Indian subcontinent, and are mostly seen in northwestern, and central India during the summer, but are widely distributed across India during winter. They are enlisted as highly endangered species by ICBN. Their population is declining because of hunting, erratic monsoon rains, habitat degradation, and conversion to agriculture, and the introduction of non-native plants into their habitat.

They prefer to inhabit thick grasslands, scrubby fields, and also sometimes found in agricultural fields like cotton and lentils. They are known for their impressive aerial courtship displays where the male leaps as high as two meters in the air to attract females during the breeding season and it is done for 500 to 600 times a day. Females of this species are rarely seen as they hide in tall grasslands.

Currently, their breeding sites at the present are restricted mainly to Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, some areas in southern Nepal and some parts of Andhra Pradesh.

Common name: Lesser florican, Likh, Kharmore
Scientific name: Sypheotides indicus
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A pregnant tiger was choked to death by poachers in mukutban forest range, pandharkawda division, Maharashtra. This is the second tiger to face poaching in the pandharkawda division while, this is the 17th tiger that has died in Maharashtra, in the last three months alone.

The tiger was found dead with many injuries on her body. The tiger had wire injuries on her neck, and other blood injuries on her body (sharp weapons were used). Apart from that, her front paws were chopped off. The tiger was four years old, and was carrying four cubs, which were around sixty days old. The gestation period of tigers fall between three to three and a half months, considering which, the tiger would have given birth to them in a month’s time.

These are the scenarios we stand against. The poachers are not identified yet. We hope the culprits are caught before they engage in another act.
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Sambar deer is a large species of deer native to India, South China and Southeast Asia. They are nocturnal or crepuscular (active during the twilight period), herbivore, terrestrial, polygyny and cursorial. They are solitary, but can be found in small groups during breeding season.

They are water dependent and can be found in forest habitats like tropical dry forests, dense covered shrubs, rain forest and mixed forest.

This species is considered as a vulnerable one on the ICUN Red list. Severe hunting, local insurgency and habit exploitation are making their population reduce substantially. This species is mostly hunted for it's meat and antlers. They lived upto 28 years in captivity and 20 years in wild and consume between 130 and 180 different species of plants. That helps to reduce unwanted plant distribution in wild.

Samabar deer have been introduced to other countries like Australia, New Zealand and United States of America.
Common name: Sambar deer
Scientific name: Rusa unicolor
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These squirrels are diurnal, arboreal and herbivorous, and they are three times bigger than common eastern gray squirrel. This species is one of the largest squirrel which is only endemic to India. They are distributed throughout the Western Ghats, Eastern Ghats and Satpura Range, and mostly seen in evergreen forests and woodlands. They can grow approximately 75cm in length (from head to tail), and weighs 1.5-3kg. They are upper-canopy dwelling species. They mostly prefer tall trees for nesting to avoid predators. Also, they are known to jump across 6 metres or even more to move between trees.

The colouration varies from deep red to brown and mixture of white, creamy beige, tan, rust, reddish brown, reddish meroon, dark brown and black on the upper body. The lower body, forelegs, and tail tips are mostly cream coloured. These giant squirrels are usually solitary, but are rarely seen in pairs during the breeding season. Their diet consists of tree bark, seeds, grains, nuts, fruits, and also flowers. They are known to live upto 20 years in captivity, and lifespan in wild is unknown.

Common name: Indian giant squirrel, Malarbar giant squirrel
Scientific name: Ratufa indica
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Today, the demise of a selfless personality is the news we all woke up to. He was known for making thought provoking and sensible jokes through the screen space he had. In short, we doubt if someone would ever be bold enough to convey the intricate and delicate messages he had managed to convey onscreen. That too through humour, where none got hurt, but everybody started thinking! While all of us are mourning for the veteran actor, Padmashri Dr. Vivekanandan A. K. A. Dr. Vivek, we wanted to highlight his contributions to our environment.

Green Kalam A. K. A. Green Globe was started in 2010 by the actor under the guidance of his friend and the former President of India, Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam. The goal was to plant One Crore saplings across Tamil Nadu. He was involved in gathering volunteers through his social media platforms for this cause which in turn created awareness and gave knowledge to a number of individuals. His main targets were school and college students, and he was also successful in mobilising them.

The actor started a trust, Sai Prasanna Trust, after his late son Prasanna Kumar to support his ongoing project, Green Kalam. In 2018, the actor was appointed as an ambassador for the campaign, Plastic Pollution Free Tamil Nadu by the Chief Minister, Edappadi K. Palaniswami.

He had planted over 3,300,000 saplings till date out of his efforts. It’s high time that we take the baton and start running towards his dream, for it is to ensure the betterment of our environment. To know more or to help them reach their goal, visit www.green Kalam.org
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This is a species of the bird family Arideidae, which includes herons, bitterns and egrets. They are the second largest heron species in the world. They are also the world's most endangered heron species and their numbers are decreasing due to anthropogenic disturbances and habitat degradation. Beyond that poaching (both the bird and its egg) also makes this species more disappearing.

They are mostly solitary or in a pair and sometimes roam in family group. These are found in the wetlands of tropical and subtropical forestes in the foothills of the eastern Himalayas of India and also in Bhutan, Bangladesh and Burma. A recent study revealed that there are approximately only 250 mature individuals all over the word and only 50 in India.

Common names: White-bellied Heron, Imperial Heron, Great White-bellied Heron
Scientific name: Ardea insignis
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This is a nonvenomous, nocturnal, semi-fossorial colubrid species. This species is commonly distributed every landscapes throughout India but rarely seen. They get their name from their sharp, flattened, curved teeth that looks like a kukri (knife) which they use to slice eggs.

They are shy, elusive, and sluggish in general, but gets burst of speed when disturbed. When provoked, they put their body into a loose coil, and gives mock attacks while aggressive. They mostly feed on small geckos, insects, reptile eggs, skins. They are also known to slit their pray eggs and consume only the egg yolk at times. They mostly hide under rock piles, wooden logs, loose roots on daytime. The adults can grow on a average of 1-1.5 feet.
Common names: Banded kukri, Common kukri
Scientific name: Oligodon arnensis
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Red-crowned roofed turtle is a species which is native to South Asia. They get their name as male turtles have red, yellow, white, blue colours on the face and neck, which are brightly shown on breeding season. They are freshwater turtle species and can be found in deep flowing river with terrestrial nesting. The colouration is only seen in males and not in females, but surprisingly females can grow upto 60cm (shell length) while males remain smaller. They are critically endangered as they have been hunted for their meat, and shells. Also, their habitat is being destroyed by sand mining. They are also known to drown by getting caught in illegal fishing nets. They mostly feed on aquatic plants.

Turtles are cold blooded and they cannot control their body temperature via metabolism like birds and mammals, insted they bask out on the land, rocks, and logs when they get good sunlight. As this species is critically endangered, many conservation organisations are breeding and releasing them back in the wild.

Common names: Red-crowned roofed turtle, Bengal roof turtle
Scientific name: Batagur kachuga
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