10,000 Birds

JULY 9, 2015

India, February 2013. I am camping in the dry-deciduous jungle in eastern Maharashtra, near the geographic heart of India. Even in protected areas of north-east India, prey densities are very low. Only in protected areas in southern and central India (e.g. It is February and evenings are cold.

Tigers 230

Tigers Dogs India Snow Leopard 230

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 9, 2023

One paper describes them breeding in a human settlement in abandoned clay jars. Another advantage to ballistic food transport is that the fruit seeds are protected from damage when they are swallowed whole. for decorating the headgear and house interiors by the local tribals, at least in parts of India ( source ).

Rhinoceros 124

Rhinoceros Singapore Transported Hunting 124

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 9, 2012

It’s often considered wasteful that so many nests are abandoned and left to degenerate, but my theory of one of the reasons for this behavior is related to predation. Photo taken by Adam Riley near Delhi in India. African Harrier-Hawks, snakes and other predators frequently raid weaver colonies to rob the nests of eggs and chicks.

Tanzania 212

Tanzania Buffalo Kenya Namibia 212