Nature drawing competition held at Kuveshi village in Anshi Dandeli Tiger reserve Karnataka

A nature drawing competition was organised by Hypnale Research Station at Kuveshi village in Karnataka. This village is inside the Anshi Dandeli Tiger reserve protected area. Children were encouraged to draw and paint animal life as well as other aspects of forests that they see. Researchers Nirmal U Kulkarni, Devadatta Naik, Adithi Muralidahr and their team were present during the drawing session. Devadatta Naik gave a small talk to the children before the competition. Children were provided with colour pencils and crayons. Images by- Adithi Muralidhar.

Goan mangrove forests- repositories of bio diversity.

Mangroves are also classified as forests. Goan mangroves support fish nurseries and help protect against tidal waves and cyclonic waves. The diversity of fauna is impressive too including smooth coated otters, marsh crocodiles, an array of birdlife and of course crustaceans of various sizes and colour.

Nirmal Kulkarni received the RBS Earth Hero 'Inspire' award 2013