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Ranjit Lal
Lal is an author, environmentalist and bird watcher.
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What do bats have to say about being blamed for COVID-19Subscriber Only
January 31,2021 06:35:42 AM
A fair hearing to the creature at the receiving end of pointed fingers every time there’s a virus scare
Sat, Jan 30, 2021
The tiny terrors and big bullies of the animal kingdomSubscriber Only
January 24,2021 06:30:46 AM
From the teeniest to the most belligerent, a list of creatures best not encountered
Sat, Jan 23, 2021
Why a list of favourites from the wild must have the obvious and the unusualSubscriber Only
January 17,2021 06:35:51 AM
Which creatures -- micro to macro organisms -- from the animal kingdom made the cut and why
Sun, Jan 17, 2021
When it comes to deadly creatures, the smaller it is, the more lethal it can beSubscriber Only
January 10,2021 06:05:06 AM
Even experienced jungle-hands are more terrified of the tiny and deadly, than the big and fierce
Sat, Jan 09, 2021
How different are the married lives of birds from that of the homo sapiensSubscriber Only
January 03,2021 06:30:33 AM
When human beings are beaten at their own game of holy (unholy) matrimony
Sun, Jan 03, 2021
How polar bears and ground squirrels would had helped us survive the lockdownSubscriber Only
December 27,2020 06:30:20 AM
Why governments needed to consult hibernators to give humans needed enough time to fatten up for the indefinite period of inactivity owing to COVID-19
Sat, Dec 26, 2020
What happens when a human and a mosquito take matters to courtSubscriber Only
December 20,2020 06:35:14 AM
How sleeplessness caused by the insect's drawl and blood loss owing to their bites – mosquitoes suck iron for their babies – leave a man unable to function, affecting his livelihood
Sun, Dec 20, 2020
How moreish crabs can teach table mannersSubscriber Only
December 13,2020 06:28:50 AM
Since the omnivores are themselves on the menu of many, several species have become endangered
Sat, Dec 12, 2020
Why the Central Vista trees aren’t happy about being cut and movedSubscriber Only
December 06,2020 06:30:55 AM
The day they found their voice, they demanded to be declared sacrosanct and part of a sacred grove, that even lopping off a branch should amount to 10 years of jail.
Sun, Dec 06, 2020
How should we teach children the right attitude towards animals?Subscriber Only
November 29,2020 06:15:18 AM
The little ones should be taught to cherish pets as family and admire wild creatures from a distance
Sat, Nov 28, 2020
Dark or light, round or oval, how every bird egg serves a unique purposeSubscriber Only
November 22,2020 06:30:53 AM
The bewildering, beautiful colours, shapes and patterns of birds’ eggs are truly fascinating
Sat, Nov 21, 2020
Float like a ButterflySubscriber Only
November 15,2020 06:30:05 AM
Power, precision, speed — there’s a lot to the inherent grace of animals
Sat, Nov 14, 2020
Long Distance ChampsSubscriber Only
November 08,2020 06:25:26 AM
The Gaggle family is all set to make their Diwali trip back to India
Sat, Nov 07, 2020
Fair GameSubscriber Only
November 01,2020 06:20:44 AM
In the wild, the hunt is always on
Sat, Oct 31, 2020
The MisfitsSubscriber Only
October 25,2020 06:30:17 AM
Every living organism has a role in sustaining the world. But what about humans?
Sun, Oct 25, 2020
The Clean-up CrewSubscriber Only
October 18,2020 05:41:22 AM
Scavengers deserve more respect than we give them
Sun, Oct 18, 2020
Why animals fear us more than we could ever fear themSubscriber Only
October 11,2020 06:50:35 AM
Most flee on our appearance, and with good reason, as we level their forests, set fire to their habitat and spray poisons on the fields they live in
Sat, Oct 10, 2020
What can primates teach us?Subscriber Only
October 04,2020 06:20:27 AM
Dignity from gorillas, a ‘free love’ attitude from bonobos and singing talent from gibbons - there’s a lot that we can learn from apes
Sat, Oct 03, 2020
Here comes the sun: The magical hours of dawn and sunriseSubscriber Only
September 27,2020 06:30:48 AM
The crack of dawn feels like a new beginning, as if you are starting life all over again, having discarded any rancour, anger, envy and bitterness from before
Sat, Sep 26, 2020
Why does the mongoose always beat the snake?Subscriber Only
September 20,2020 06:47:13 AM
With its pugnacity and lightning-quick strikes, the mongoose has a formidable reputation as a hunter
Sat, Sep 19, 2020
Down in Jungleland: Why are bird names so confusing?Subscriber Only
September 13,2020 06:30:15 AM
The argument put forward for name changes is political incorrectness of the 'old' name
Sun, Sep 13, 2020
Can wild creatures ever trust humans? The answer is yesSubscriber Only
September 06,2020 05:34:14 AM
Falling in love with a wild animal can happen to anyone at any time, Often beginning when someone rescues and raises an orphaned baby animal or bird
Sun, Sep 06, 2020
Why having creatures of the wild as pets is a bad ideaSubscriber Only
August 30,2020 06:30:43 AM
Think what domesticating big cats does to their dignity and reputation.
Sun, Aug 30, 2020
The ethical treatment of plantsSubscriber Only
August 23,2020 06:30:58 AM
They give us everything, from oxygen to food to fuel. The least we owe them is respect and gratitude.
Sat, Aug 22, 2020
Why the wild tigers are on the riseSubscriber Only
August 16,2020 06:20:32 AM
An interview with one of the big cats reveals disturbing truths behind its impressive numbers
Sun, Aug 16, 2020Journalism of Courage
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