My friend Trip Lamb’s recent photographs from Africa reinforced for me the value of vicarious ecology, which I define as enjoying someone else’s outdoor experiences. Vicarious ecology offers ways to ...
My friend Trip Lamb’s recent photographs from Africa reinforced for me the value of vicarious ecology, which I define as enjoying someone else’s outdoor experiences. Vicarious ecology offers ways to ...
The video has been widely shared and appreciated. A video shared by IAS officer Supriya Sahu has gone viral on social media, showcasing a striking natural spectacle at the foothills of the Anamalai ...
In Tamil Nadu’s Anamalai region, wildlife conservationist Sriram Murali captures 70–80 chestnut bee-eaters flying in perfect ...
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Bee-eater with its catch

Bee-eater with its catch Posted: December 13, 2025 | Last updated: December 13, 2025 A European bee-eater (Merops apiaster) holds a bee tightly in its beak. Known for their agility and vibrant colors, ...
One of the more fascinating and beautiful families of birds in Africa is one we don’t see in the Western Hemisphere, Meropidae, the family of Bee-eaters. The name Meropidae is derived from Merops, ...
Thousands of Chestnut-headed Bee-eaters swirl together near Anamalai Tiger Reserve, creating an orchestra-like spectacle, but ...
A bee-eater is a bird with a bright and memorable appearance. Once seen, it is difficult to confuse it with other birds. It inhabits mainly the southern regions of the planet. Bee-eaters got their ...