When three majestic tigers decide to roam the same trail the forests know its a time to celebrate the wild joy Photo- Somewhere in the Nilgiris. A very rare capture by a friend #Tiger

Sedges and grasses are unsung heroes of climate resilience. While most attention goes to trees, these humble, often overlooked plants are among nature’s greatest water engineers and climate warriors. Their sponge-like stems and dense root systems help capture and store rainwater, releasing it gradually through the year, sustaining streams, rivers, wetlands, wildlife and communities far beyond the hills. Listen to our Forester Vivekanandam as he explains the invaluable role these remarkable grassland species play in securing water and sustaining life #TNForest #Climateresilience #biodiversity

Some fascinating news on species recovery from Tamil Nadu’s mountains. Nilgiri Tahr numbers are rising. The latest synchronized survey has estimated 1,364 Tahrs in Tamil Nadu, up from 1,303 in 2025 and 1,031 in 2024, a powerful sign that conservation and habitat restoration efforts across the Western Ghats are working. Over four days, 858 field personnel surveyed 177 habitat blocks across 14 forest divisions, trekking more than 3,200 km through rugged mountain terrain. For the first time, the Varudai mobile app was used, bringing technology and science together for more effective monitoring. A big salute to our forest frontline staff, scientists, researchers, local communities and conservation partners who are helping us in one of India’s most inspiring wildlife recovery projects. #ProjectNilgiriTahr #TNForest video @supriyasahuias

A Nilgiri tahr in her kingdom, high above a sapphire lake. When Mother Nature decided to be extravagant, she chose Tamil Nadu 🫶 Photo @shanmughanandam #Nilgiritahr @tnforestdept #TNForest

That Mamdani had taken flak for not marching in a parade with Bezalel Smotrich belongs in the Onion.

Netanyahu: “I ‌instructed the (military) to expand ‌its ground manoeuvre in Lebanon” But why are the Guardian’s headlines in Bibi-speak? ‘Israel seizes strategic castle in deepest incursion into Lebanon in 26 years’ ‘Incursion’? Really? Try ‘excursion’ next time. Why not?

Why does Governor Hochul think it’s okay to celebrate an ethnic cleansing state alongside its pre-eminent goons?

In what world can Zohran Mamdani (or any decent person) be expected to march alongside genocidal politicians? Why are ex-Mayor Bloomberg and Police Commissioner Tisch keeping these war criminals company?

Ever wondered how streams continue to flow, rivers keep receiving water, and wildlife survives even through the harshest summer months in landscapes where forests and wild animals depend on a steady supply of water ! The answer often lies in "Nature’s Sponge' the montane grasslands. Most people judge a landscape by the number of trees it has. But nature does not work that way. A forest is not healthier than a grassland simply because it has more trees. Every ecosystem has its own unique role. The montane grasslands of the Western Ghats are among nature’s greatest water engineers. Often called the 'Water Towers' of the landscape, these ancient grasslands capture mist, absorb rainfall like a sponge, and store vast quantities of water beneath the ground. They then release it slowly through the year, feeding streams, rivers and springs long after the monsoon has passed. This hidden natural reservoir sustains forests, supports unique wildlife like Nilgiri Tahr, replenishes groundwater and becomes a lifeline for people, agriculture and entire ecosystems during the dry season. The lesson is therefore simple, it is not about planting trees everywhere. It is about protecting every unique ecosystem #WorldEnvironmentDay 5th June 2025 #grasslands #climateaction #NowForClimate video @supriyasahuias

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The week begins on a heartwarming note from the forests of Tenkasi in TN. A baby elephant found alone has finally been treated successfully and reunited with her mother after four days of treatment, care and round-the-clock monitoring by the TN Forest Department. The baby was weak,dehydrated & suffering from infected wounds& a swollen leg, but responded steadily to treatment and hydration support. Forest staff patiently continued to track the mother elephant and her herd while ensuring treatment to the baby and guided the reunion. Bravo Team Tenkasi led by the DFO Rajmohan, Dr. Shanthakumar, Dr. Manoharan ACF Nellai Nayagam, FRO Selladurai Forester Shankar, Forest Guard Muthusamy & Field Team 🙌💪👏 #elephants #TNForest @tnforestdept #wildlifeconservation

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Even by the standards of a country ranking 157 of 180 nations in the World Press Freedom Index, the reaction of the authorities to the ‘Cockroach Janata Party’ is beyond extraordinary. The public response to that imaginative prank should have signalled to them a deep discontent, even distress, among young people. Instead, as The Indian Express reported, it was framed as jeopardising the country’s ‘national security’ and ‘posing a threat to the sovereignty of India.’ Decades ago, the Malaysian lawyer and poet Cecil Rajendra wrote this brilliant poem that captures the idiocy of it better than any pompous editorialising could (not that our ‘mainstream’ media would dare do even that much).

The story of a little girl and a mountain! In February 1983, Brigadier Gyan Singh, a former artillery officer, arrived in Uttarkashi to run an adventure course & was so impressed by the girls who participated that he offered 7 of them scholarships. One of them, the third of 5 children of a local border tradesman, bluntly told him that scholarships were not enough & girls like her whose parents were pressing her to get married needed a proper career option The next morning Gyan Singh, who ran the National Adventure Foundation, asked them to start the paperwork for a women's organization to help other girls find adventure. And with those first 7 girls, the Bhagirathi Seven-Sisters Adventure Club was born. The Brigadier, or 'Chote Chacha' as they affectionally called him, returned to Delhi, but returned as promised on June 1st with camping and trekking equipment to organize adventure camps for girls. That summer they had two batches, from Jamshedpur and Meghalaya, and soon the Bhagirathi Seven Sisters Adventure Club was not just doing well, but in the national news and even featured in the popular Doordarshan show Ghar Bahar. In May the next year, the girl who first asked the Brigadier for an option for a career in mountain climbing was one of the selections for an Indian expedition to Mount Everest. And on the 23rd of May 1984, Bachendri Pal became the first Indian woman to ascend Mount Everest, one day before her 30th birthday!

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Bees are saving our world and how ! On this #WorldBeeDay, here are some astonishing truths about one of Earth’s most extraordinary life forms: • Bees evolved millions of years ago alongside flowering plants • Royal jelly transforms ordinary larvae into queen bee through epigenetic changes. • Bee antennae detect invisible chemical signals used for communication and navigation. • Bees can see ultraviolet floral patterns invisible to humans. • Their hexagonal honeycombs remain masterpieces of natural engineering. • India is home to remarkable native bees, Apis dorsata, Apis cerana indica, Apis florea and stingless bees. • Nearly 75% of global food crop types depend partly on pollinators like bees. Perhaps bees teach us life’s greatest lesson: the smallest beings often carry the greatest responsibility on their tiny wings ❤️ Data source @FAOForestry photos and videos Credits Shawn Stephen @keystone_kf #bees

Pure magic .. I am sure the entire forest is celebrating this miracle ❤️

And now, it is the turn of the young female Amur falcon Alang to make us speechless 😶 After taking off from the Somalian coast at 7:30 am on 14 May, Alang has been steadily pushing northward across the Arabian Sea on one of the most demanding migratory crossings in the natural world. In just over two days, she has already covered nearly 3,000 km nonstop over open ocean. Based on her present flight path, Alang is expected to land later tonight, either over the Indus River delta or the Kachchh landscape of Gujarat another remarkable chapter unfolding in the extraordinary transcontinental journey of the Amur falcons. As shared by Dr @sureshwii #Amurfalcons

No marks for guessing which species is not endangered itself, but is responsible for driving thousands of species towards extinction. According to the IUCN Red List, more than 47,000 species are now threatened with extinction due to habitat destruction, pollution, climate change, overexploitation and other human pressures. Humans 😠 On World Endangered Species Day, here are some of the extraordinary lives hanging in the balance. The Red-headed Vulture has suffered a catastrophic decline across India largely due to diclofenac poisoning from cattle carcasses. The Indian Rock Python, one of India’s largest reptiles, silently keeps prey populations in check across forests and wetlands. The Purple Frog, a living fossil found only in the Western Ghats, spends most of its life underground shaping soil ecosystems. The Nilgiri Marten, India’s only endemic marten, survives in the fragile shola forests, while the Nilgiri Pipit remains a sentinel of the disappearing montane grasslands. Salim Ali’s Fruit Bat disperses seeds and pollinates forests under the cover of darkness. The Great Knot flies across continents, depending on shrinking coastal wetlands along the migratory flyway. The Orange-finned Hump-backed Mahseer, the legendary giant of the Cauvery, struggles against dams, river degradation and invasive species. And hidden in the dry forests of Rameswaram lives the rare Ornamental Tarantula, a predator that quietly controls insect populations beneath the forest floor. Lets do everything in our power to save every endangered species before its too late #EndangeredSpeciesDay #WildlifeConservation #ProtectBiodiversity credits Salim Ali Fruit Bat - Rajesh Puttaswamaiah Nilgiri Marten: Gokul Deepak Great knot - Francis Yap Nilgiri Pipit - Michael McCloy Rock Phython - Vivek Sharma Purple Frog - Kalyan Varma Orange Finned Mahseer - Pinder et. Rameswaram Ornamental Tarantula Sanjaya kanishka