I attended a fascinating festival in Bhutan and understood why it is one of the happiest countries in the world
Held after the harvest season, the Black-Necked Crane Festival serves as a time of relaxation for the farming community and a ...
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Hidden Gems: Lesser-Known Bird Sanctuaries in India for Nature Enthusiasts
India, with its diverse landscapes, rich biodiversity, and unique ecosystems, is a haven for birdwatchers. While famous ...
The Magical Place Where You Can See Tigers in the Wild—And the Best Ways to Seek Them Out
Intimate Jamtara Wilderness Camp has 10 luxury tents, which are set up a 15-minute drive from the park gates. When you’re not ...
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Meet the giant rats fighting wildlife trafficking
Often dismissed as pests, rats have long been misunderstood. But the African giant pouched rat (Cricetomys gambianus), the world’s longest, is challenging that perception. With its intelligence and ...
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Sun, sand and skulls: Bali tourism trade peddles threatened primate skulls
Charmed by the picturesque beaches and enchanting temple complexes, millions of tourists flock each year to the tiny ...
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A Bangladeshi student’s journey in the land of the thunder dragon
As I prepare to bid farewell to Bhutan, the Land of the Thunder Dragon, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey that began in 2019 when I arrived as an undergraduate student at the College ...
Jurassic fossil from China rewrites history of bird evolution
Scientists have unearthed in southeastern China the fossil of a quail-sized bird that lived about 150 million years ago ...