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Deadly Stingers: The Asian Giant Hornet

The Asian Giant Hornet, scientifically known as the Vespa Mandarinia, is the world’s largest hornet. Native to Southeast Asia and East Russia. It is feared that this hornet may become an invasive species one day, considering their recent presence in North America. The Asian Giant Hornet is extremely dangerous because of its stinger. It can inject large quantities of its extremely potent venom into the victim through its stinger. Its stinger is six millimeters in length and laced with cytolytic […]

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A chance meeting with Himalayan Vultures in Shimla

A chance meeting with Himalayan Vultures in Shimla AARZOO KHURANA Vultures are big birds and the Himalayan griffon vulture is no exception. Not just a big vulture, it is, as a matter of fact, the largest and heaviest bird one might come across in the Himalayas, the largest among the Gyps for sure, with a wingspan of about three meters and weight over ten kilograms. Like all vultures, it feeds exclusively on the carcasses of animals, mostly domestic yaks, and […]

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How to Start Wildlife Photography?

How to Start Wildlife Photography? April 15, 2021 This question has been put to me countless times, and I have also answered the same in most of my interviews, live sessions and Q&As, but the question continues to persist. Let me try answering it yet again. Here is how you can start clicking wildlife. Step one: Learn the Basics A wildlife photographer is both a photographer and wildlifer in equal parts. So start by learning the basics of photography as […]

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