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Beej, Encounter, Featured, Himalaya, Mammals, Wild DooarsLeave a comment
The Hoary-bellied Squirrel occurs abundantly in the forests of the Dooars up to about 1500 m in the Himalaya

Encounter – Hoary-bellied Squirrel

May 4, 2015May 6, 2015 Beej

Hailing from a family known as the ‘beautiful squirrels’, the Hoary-bellied Squirrel is handsome enough despite the plainness of its coat. To see this mammal in the wild, head for the forests of northeast India Continue reading Encounter – Hoary-bellied Squirrel

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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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