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Life With Pets / Urban Wildlife

The Silent Crisis of India's Urban Sparrows

There was a time when the house sparrow was an inseparable part of Indian neighbourhoods. Their chirping could be heard outside kitchen windows, in balconies, around shops and beneath roof tiles. Smal

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Life With Pets / Urban Wildlife

Why Glass Buildings Are Becoming Death Traps for Birds

Modern cities increasingly celebrate glass architecture. Office towers, shopping malls, residential complexes and commercial buildings use expansive glass surfaces to create bright interiors and conte

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Life With Pets / Urban Wildlife

Wildlife Rescue in Indian Cities: Who Do You Call?

An injured bird on a pavement, a snake inside an apartment, a monkey trapped in a building or a bat lying helplessly on the ground. These are situations that urban residents encounter more often than

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Life With Pets / Urban Wildlife

The Animals Living Inside Our Concrete Cities

Cities are often described as concrete jungles, but they are also home to a surprising variety of wildlife. Beyond domestic pets and familiar street animals, many species quietly inhabit our neighbour

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Life With Pets / Urban Wildlife

India's Disappearing Vultures: A Conservation Story We Cannot Ignore

Vultures are rarely celebrated. They are often associated with death, decay and unclean surroundings. Yet these birds perform one of nature's most important cleaning services. By consuming animal carc

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Life With Pets / Urban Wildlife

Where Do Urban Birds Go When Cities Lose Their Trees?

A city without trees may still have roads, buildings, shopping complexes and millions of residents. But for birds, it can become an increasingly difficult place to survive.

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