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  The sacred stripes from jungle to temple A striped beast lives in India's deep forests, where it is regarded as both a sign of dread and a cultural emblem. We Indians name it the Bagh, also known as the Bengal Tiger or Panthera tigris . For centuries or millennia, these ferocious beasts have coexisted with Indians, becoming a symbol of reverence for rural and tribal people. These beasts operate as strong protectors of forests, proving the saying "A forest without the tiger is barren; its life force does not remain”. Recently, studies have shown a significant rise in the tiger population in India, which now proudly holds the title of the country with the maximum number of wild tigers in the world. According to the All-India Tiger Estimation 2022, India’s tiger population was recorded at 3,167 based on direct evidence from surveys, with further refined analysis placing the number at around 3,682. This means that India alone is home to approximately 75% of the global wild...

Corvids Declassified : Beyond the Myths of Misfortune Corvids, a globally distributed group of passerine birds, encompass familiar species such as ravens, crows, and rooks. With 46 species, they are prevalent across temperate continents, excluding South America. Ravens and crows are among the world's most adaptable species due their high cognitive abilities as well as high drive for survival and resistance. They have demonstrated remarkable intelligence and problem-solving capabilities, rivaling those of humans. For instance, ravens have been observed using busy traffic cars to crack open nut shells and access the soft nut inside. They also utilize tools, such as sticks and pebbles to fetch water and food. Furthermore, in urban environments, they've adapted to incorporating plastic waste (strings and wrappers) , barbed wire and fibers into their nests. This behavior, while showcasing their adaptability, also highlights the increasing presence of human debris in their habitats. ...