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The Tiger's Consent
A cartoon about environmental 'clearances' for 'development' from my column in The Hindu BLink's weekend edition.
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A Bad Day in the Life of a Sidewinder
The Sidewinder, a rattlesnake of the genus Crolatus found in south-western USA and northern Mexico, gets its name from its unusual way of locomotion- rapid sideways movements that are believed to yield...
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One Advantage of Being Endangered
The Amur Leopard of Russia is one of the world's most endangered animals, with only around 26 animals extant in the wild. Poaching for its fur, habitat loss and inbreeding are considered the chief...
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Social Networking the Tiger Way
Here's a peek at the secret social life of the otherwise solitary tiger, and the various tweets, shares, likes and pokes it uses to locate buddies, chicks and foes. Happy World Tiger Day!Available as...
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The Double-crossed Cormorant
The US Army Corps of Engineers is planning to 'save endangered salmon' by shooting 16000 Double-Crested Cormorants on East Sand Island. This species of cormorant has already had a troubled history,...
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How the Fig Wasp runs the Fig Empire
A brief summary of one of nature's most intricate, fragile and delicate business partnerships that is the crux of the food chain for countless organisms! The posters are available as A3 size prints....
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Shark Countershading
Ever wondered why sharks are coloured dark above and light below? No, it's not a faulty tan! Countershading prevents sharks from being detected easily by ensuring that a minimal silhouette is cast. The...
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Conservation Threats to Frogs
Frog populations are facing steep declines worldwide. Being amphibious and having porous skins, frogs are susceptible to the most drastic impacts of climate change, which along with the Chytrid Fungus...
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Wildlife the Toonie Way!
I'm glad to announce my first solo exhibition in Bangalore next month (13th to 27th September at the Indian Cartoon Gallery, Trinity Circle)! Several of my wildlife caricatures will be on display and I...
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Elephants and Peanuts!
Did you know that the whole 'elephants-loving-peanuts' story is actually a myth? Peanuts may be used as treats for captive elephants but in the wild, the elephant's diet consists of leaves, twigs,...
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The Anglerfish's Weekly Schedule
Bioluminescent bacteria in the lure on the Anglerfish's head light up the structure like a bulb, drawing towards it small fish and other delicious deep sea tidbits that the predator then gulps down...
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The Himalayan Monal
Nature TV is back with one of the most colourful birds in the world- the Himalayan Monal! With almost every shade from the palette adorning its body, the monal is a birdwatcher's favourite and a visual...
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CHE- Crested Hawk Eagle
Here's some silly promotional material I designed for my exhibition of wildlife caricatures, 'Wildlife the Toonie Way' which started yesterday in Bangalore. If you're here, there's absolutely no reason...
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Being a Man-eater
A tiger's eye view of what it must be like to be a man-eater and face its repercussions. This one;s from my column in the Hindu's BLink.
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Black Rhinoceros
Black Rhinos differ from their African cousins, the White Rhinos in having hooked lips, as opposed to the wide lips of the White Rhino. Excessive poaching for the Black Rhinoceros' horn have decimated...
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Dogs through the Eyes of a Birdwatcher
It's World Animal Day today! Every birdwatcher, novice or veteran, develops a weird habit of naming creatures in birding lingo, and if you're a birder who's fond of dogs, I guess you ARE guilty of...
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The Bearded Vulture as Hamlet
The Bearded Vulture's diet consists primarily of marrow from the bones of the carcasses it feeds on. Unlike other meat eating vultures that squabble at carcasses for feeding opportunities, the...
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Wild Cats of India
Which is the country with the highest wild cat diversity? That’s right- India. Fifteen of the forty cat species that comprise the family Felidae, are found in India, with the greatest diversity within...
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The Migration of Amur Falcons
Amur Falcons are small, extremely charming raptors that breed in Siberia and winter in Southern Africa. Each year during this time (October-November) they embark on an epic migratory journey (one of...
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The Hoopoe's Crest
The magnificent crest of the Hoopoe makes it a favourite among bird-lovers. This bright, colourful bird is widespread in Africa and Eurasia, and can be seen in grasslands, scrubs and lightly wooded...
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