Indian Palm Squirrel (Funambulus palmarum)

Sadly, this will be my last post from India 😥 I’m already sad about leaving; I will miss the extraordinary views, the astounding wildlife and the incredible people. I really hope I can come back here soon and experience it all again…maybe next time I’ll start in the North and travel South to see a …

Iridescent Green Jewel Bug (Chrysocoris ???)

Hello! On today’s walk I came across a beautiful iridescent green jewel bug (also known as metallic shield bugs) from the family Scutelleridae. It is of the genus Chrysocoris¸ but unfortunately I do not know which exact species it is L If any of you can identify it, do please tell me in the comments! …

Bonnet Macaques (Macaca radiata)

Hello! So today I had a visit from a rather unsuspected guest. I was just helping some of the girls in study when I noticed a monkey, at the end of the corridor, attempting to steal a jackfruit! All the kids and wardens were very excited and chased the monkey out of the hostel, where …

Indian Stick Insect (Carausius morosus)

As a team we are painting the flower bed walls outside the school. We have finished “primering” the concrete walls and are now painting the sides with bright orange and blue paint; it has already brightened up the area so much! Anyway, as we were painting this morning, I saw a stick insect. Unfortunately I …