Nature's Marvel
Shrimps that can see more colours than humans

Mantis shrimps possess a remarkable unique vision system in the animal kingdom.

Raghul MR
The Kakapo: A fascinating parrot on the verge of extinction

The Kakapo shows us how nature can adapt and survive, but it also reminds us of our actions that impact the environment.

Moumita Mazumdar
Crabs Dancing to the Tune of Root-headed Barnacle

The parasitic Sacculina plays the devil’s role by hijacking its host’s body and brain.

Anubha Das and Atharv Das
Vegetable sheep, a woolly wonder of nature!

A unique cushion plant covered with woolly leaves resembles a white sheep grazing on mountain slopes.

Moumita Mazumdar
LIMULUS — The Horse Shoe Crab

Unusually, the blood of these crabs is blue due to the presence of a copper-based respiratory pigment called haemocyanin, which also contains amoebocytes.

K. Venkataraman
Comprehending the Intelligent Cichlids

There are a few criteria that scientists use to measure the intelligence of fish. These include problem-solving abilities, social behaviour, learning and memory, and the ability to adapt to changing environments

Sagarika Chaudhuri
A Tiny Fish Loud as a Gunshot

Despite its miniature dimensions, the fish harbours a rich behavioural repertoire and maintains optical transparency into adulthood, rendering it an invaluable subject for neuroscience exploration.

Pitamber Kaushik
Chromatic Marvel: The Fascinating Life and Death of Labord’s Chameleon

With a lifespan of just four to five months, this unique species from Madagascar unveils a stunning array of colours controlled by its nervous system, even in its last moments.

Sidra Kazmi
Are they Stones?

The unique ability of Lithops to change leaf colouration demonstrates their adaptability and responsiveness to their surroundings, allowing them to maximise their chances of survival in their arid and challenging habitats.

Moumita Mazumdar
Life Without the Queen Bee Inside a Beehive Ordeal

The queen is a central figure, an orchestrator of life and productivity. Her presence dictates the harmony within the hive, ensuring the continuation of the colony’s legacy.

Bidisha Talukdar and Anjana Singha Naorem