Does it matter if a species is ‘critically endangered’ or ‘vulnerable’? Who examines its conservation status and how? If its conservation status changes over time, what does that indicate? Why are some species rare but have a relatively ‘stable’ status while others are data deficient?
Terrestrial and aquatic frogs and toads of India India has many unique habitats which are home to more than 300 species of frogs and toads. Most of them are endemic to the country. Here’s a compilation of nearly 50 species of terrestrial and aquatic frogs and toads that I have photographed over the years.
Arboreal frogs and toads of India The bush and tree dwelling frogs are my favourite! Presenting a compilation of almost 40 species found in India. These colourful and curious creatures are threatened by widespread destruction and fragmentation of habitats that are crucial for their survival.
Awarded: WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR Competition: DJ MEMORIAL PHOTO CONTEST Year: 2017 Where: INDIA Description: BROTHERS’ THRONE It was a magical evening in Nakuru that day. While it rained heavily, these two big boys perched themselves on a dead tree as if it was their throne. Sitting in the car and watching them soak up the…
Leptobrachium bompu Uperodon variegata Hylarana aurantiaca
Rhacophorus calcadensis Rhacophorus malabaricus Rhacophorus pseudomalabaricus Rhacophorus malabaricus
Awarded: THIRD PRIZE Competition: SANCTUARY ASIA WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS Year: 2014 Where: INDIA Description: OUTFOXING THE SUN In the arid ravines that surround the Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve, a desert fox Vulpes vulpes pusilla waits patiently in its den for the scorching sun to set. These habitats are fast being invaded by farmlands, quarries and sundry urban developments that…
Awarded: WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR AWARD Competition: DJ MEMORIAL PHOTO CONTEST Year: 2013 Where: INDIA Description: A FUTILE ATTEMPT This young tiger was trying to establish a new territory after being ousted from his father’s territory. He would spend a lot of time in the grassland, which was new to him and was thriving with a numbers of…
Awarded: SPECIAL MENTION Competition: SANCTUARY ASIA WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS Year: 2009 Where: INDIA Description: TOO CLOSE FOR COMFORT The Montagu’s harrier and short-eared owl are migratory birds of prey that winter in India. Both fight for survival in the grasslands of Kutch. On one of our expeditions, we observed the owl chasing the harrier, who escaped into the shrubs…
