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Is this a cardinal? If you guessed yes, think again!! This striking little bird is the Red Avadavat, a member of the finch family. Native to India, it inhabits open fields and grasslands, where its vibrant red plumage and delicate white spots make it stand out. #BirdsOfIndia

The Picture Wing, also known as the Helicopter Dragonfly (Rhyothemis variegata). Unlike most dragonflies, which have dull or transparent wings, this one boasts striking yellow and black patches, making it a true spectacle in the air. #InsectDrawing #ScientificIllustration

Between when we wrote this paper and now when it came out, there has been the war in Israel and also Trump became president of the US, making the message even more pertinent. Judiciary independence: Why should conservation ecologists care?conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/cs…

Karnataka Wildlife Species included in the collage: 1. Leopard (Black panther) 2. Four-horned antelope 3. Malabar giant squirrel 4. King cobra 5. Southern birdwing 7. Purple crab 8. Malabar gliding frog #KarnatakaWildlife #WildlifeOfKarnataka #IncredibleIndiaWildlife

Our March 2025 issue is out! We dive into the origin of life on Earth, honour Women’s Day with scientist profiles and stories, and some campus stories on student entrepreneurs, alumni romances, and more. 🔗 bit.ly/4hlawN3 Cover art: Ravi Jambhekar | Ecologist | Illustrator #ConnectwithIISc

The Common Palmfly (Elymnias hypermnestra) is a unique butterfly found across South and Southeast Asia, known for its remarkable mimicry. Illustration made for The Institute of Mathematical Sciences #ButterflyIdentification #UrbanButterflies

Happy to share my new article published in Ecological Applications. Here we study how heat stress and green cover affect urban birds in Bengaluru. lnkd.in/d8xqPBfW

The Bengal monitor lizard is known to be venomous. However, its venom is not typically lethal to humans, and the species is generally considered non-aggressive. I created this illustration of a juvenile monitor lizard for RGSustain. #WildlifeOfIndia #Biodiversity #SciArt

🌿 Excited to join IIHS (Institution Deemed to be) University as Assistant Professor in the School of Environment & Sustainability! My research will focus on urban ecology, animal behavior & citizen science, esp. butterflies & birds. Grateful to all mentors! 🙏✨

How do rising urban temperatures and changes in tree cover affect bird diversity in our cities? The Hindu has featured the work of IIHS researchers Ravi Jambhekar and Dilip Naidu (Consultants, IIHS Research), and Jagdish Krishnaswamy (Dean – IIHS School of Environment and

Cassia Fistula illustration for The Institute of Mathematical Sciences #CassiaFistula #GoldenShowerTree #BotanicalArt #NatureIllustration #PollinatorFriendly #UrbanTrees #PlantStories #Ethnobotany #TropicalTrees #commonemigrant

A new study by IIHS researchers, featured in Mongabay India, uses satellite data and over 43,000 eBird checklists to uncover how 19 bird species in Bengaluru respond to rising temperatures and changing green cover. While some birds seek tree-filled zones, others thrive in more