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» Vikram Nanjappa
About
Vikram Nanjappa is a Bangalore-based freelance naturalist,writer and wildlife photographer..
THE GREAT TIT

The Great Tit’s social life makes for an entertaining study. In the old days when Bangalore was full of bungalows they were known to nest under the eaves. .
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STRIPED BUTTERFLY

The colourfully Striped Tiger Butterfly is easy to spot. They make fanciful study subjects for those into butterfly study..
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PRAYING MANTIS

The Poinsettia bush at Hosur Road cemetery had a surprise in store. My prayers however were for the prey rather than the praying mantis, for I am sure they needed them more. .
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THE GIANT MILKWEED

Food for the Plain Tiger butterfly, this beautiful and easy to grow 'weed', Bili Yekka is in demand during Ganesha Chaturthi. .
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The most easily recognizable bird in our urban landscape is the Black Kite, which thrives, thanks to Bengaluru's inefficient waste disposal..
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SKIMMERS IN THE CITY

These dragonflies can help you keep chikungunya and dengue at bay..
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SLITHERING FRIENDS

Urbanisation hasn't left Bengaluru completely bereft of wildlife. Snakes are one of the few who've made this city their home. But not all of them are poisonous and not all of them come back to take revenge..
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THE COMMON JEZEBEL

The Common Jezebel loves the Rain trees and Gulmohurs. But comes to feed on bushes down below. Its unhurried and confident flight is the result of the strong defence mechanism it possesses..
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THE TEMPLE TREE

A symbol of immortality, the Temple tree or the Champa tree, continues to bloom even after it is uprooted. Vikram Nanjappa tells you more..
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THE SPOTTED OWLET

Unlike what owls are believed to be. Vikram Nanjappa unravels myths surrounding the spotted owlet, commonly found in Bengaluru..
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