About Clouded leopards The clouded leopard is a medium-sized wild cat native to Southeast Asia. It is known for its beautiful coat, which is pale yellow to ochre with distinctive cloud-like patterns and irregular spots. Despite their name, clouded leopards …
About The Indian flapshell turtle (Lissemys punctata) is a freshwater species of turtle found in South Asia. The “flap-shelled” name stems from the presence of femoral flaps located on the plastron. These flaps of skin cover the limbs when they …
About The Indian star tortoise is a small to medium sized tortoise, known for its distinctive star shaped shell. It is found in habitats, ranging from arid regions, grassy plains and moist deciduous forests. The Indian star tortoise is endemic …
About Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, provides for the protection of wild animals, birds and plants. The Act created six schedules which gave varying degrees of protection to classes of flora and fauna. It …
Characteristics The Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) is a subspecies of tiger native to the Indian subcontinent. It inhabits hot and humid forests, and wetlands of India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal. The Bengal tiger’s coat is yellow to light …
About green turtles Green turtle is one of the largest sea turtles and the only herbivore among the different species. Green turtles are in fact named for the greenish color of their cartilage and fat, not their shells. Green turtles …