Conservation Urban Wildlife Series: Ceylon Snakehead (Channa orientalis)
Ever seen those tile-like scales on the top of the head of a snake? Those are called cephalic (derived from the Greek word kephale… Read the note
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Conservation Urban Wildlife Series: Ceylon Snakehead (Channa orientalis)
Ever seen those tile-like scales on the top of the head of a snake? Those are called cephalic (derived from the Greek word kephale… Read the note
Conservation Urban Wildlife Series: Black-naped Hare (Lepus nigricollis singhala)
There is a need to split hairs when it comes to identifying rabbits from hares (pun intended, by all means). We urge you to… Read the note
Conservation Urban Wildlife Series: Pied kingfisher (Ceryle rudis)
Pied kingfishers (Ceryle rudis) are a minimalist's wet dream. They pack up so much suave and swag for a bird with a two-tone (which… Read the note
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