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Andy, Kutch Diaries, Mammals, Travelogues, Wild Interactions1 Comment
Desert Cat in Banni, Kutch

Kutch Diaries – Spying on the elusive Desert Cat

June 10, 2020June 10, 2020 Andy

Now you see it, now you don’t. Whether it is stalking prey or just being scarce, the Desert Cat is an elusive customer that inhabits the magical landscape of Banni Grasslands. Continue reading Kutch Diaries – Spying on the elusive Desert Cat

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The Indian Desert Jird, one of my favourite rodents

It’s not a bird, it’s a jird

January 1, 2015January 4, 2015 Beej

Happy 2015! Take inspiration from the Indian Desert Jird. Dig deep into your past to find the key to the future. Continue reading It’s not a bird, it’s a jird

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Encounter: The Indian Desert Jird

May 23, 2009June 16, 2013 Beej

The Indian Desert Jird, a diurnal rodent, lives in huge colonies and is a great food source for desert cats, jungle cats, jackals, mongooses and raptors. Continue reading Encounter: The Indian Desert Jird

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