Things Redder than the Blood Moon

Oxpeckers and Wild Buffalo

On oxpeckers and wild buffaloes from my colun with Roundglass Samsara.

Similarities between the Apatani Glory Moth and the Apatanis

A recently discovered moth from Arunachal Pradesh's Ziro Valley, zoologically known as the Eclysma ziroensis, has been given the common name 'Apatani Glory' in honour of the Apatani people of the region. The Apatanis are known for their colourful culture, their unique style of piercings and body art, and for bamboo craft.

The comic appears in my column with Mid-day today. A special thanks to my friend and DFO of Shergaon (Arunachal), Mr. Millo Tasser for his inputs, who is an Apatani from Ziro Valley.

Flamingos of the World

Know your flamingos with this brand new poster, illustrating the 6 flamingo species found in the world! Graceful, slender and outlandishly gorgeous, flamingos are spread across the world as two species in the Old World (Greater, Lesser) and four in the New (Andean, Chilean, American and James's). While the Lesser Flamingo is the most numerous species, the Andean Flamingo is the most threatened. Flamingos worldwide are threatened by habitat loss and hunting. 

Flamingo prints, tees and merchandise are now available on my webstore here. Pink never got this sexy!

(For orders within India, e-mail me on rohanchakcartoonist@gmail.com. The range of products for Indian orders is as follows-

A1 Posters (loose)- Rs. 3000 each

A2 Posters (loose)- Rs. 1200 each

Mounted Posters (A3- Individual species and compilation)- Rs. 2000

Loose Posters (A3- Individual species and compilation)- Rs. 500 for the first copy and Rs. 200 for the second copy onwards

Fridge Magnets (65 x 65 mm, Printed in sets of 4)- Any 4 whale caricatures for Rs. 1200

Coasters (3.5" x 3.5", Printed in sets of 6)- Any 6 whale caricatures for Rs. 800

Coffee Mug (Compilation)- Rs. 850 )

(Canvas for the mug and laptop skins)

A Cartoon Introduction to Jellyfish

A series on Jellyfish, first published in Nature in Focus, on World Jellyfish Day (3rd November). Prints of the full poster are available on my webstore here.

The Adventures of the Takeaway Box

More eat-in and less takeaway, please. And if you're planning a takeout, simply carry a bag or a lunchbox from home. Doable, right?

From my column with Sunday Mid-Day.

Wildlife Caricatures for WWF India

Swallowtail butterflies of India- compilation for WWF India t-shirts and merchandise.

Swallowtail butterflies of India- compilation for WWF India t-shirts and merchandise.

Himalayan Mammals- compilation for WWF India t-shirts and merchandise.

Himalayan Mammals- compilation for WWF India t-shirts and merchandise.

Woodpeckers of India- compilation for WWF India t-shirts and merchandise.

Woodpeckers of India- compilation for WWF India t-shirts and merchandise.

I collaborated with WWF India last year for creating some caricature compilations for their apparel and merchandise. You'll find these soon on their store. The animals are selected from landscapes and projects that WWF India is working on, in different regions of the country.

IUCN Status

The comic appears in Roundglass Samsara and The Hindu BL-ink.

Sirenians of the World

Sirenians or Sea Cows are a group of large herbivores that inhabit rivers and seas. The group includes three species of Manatee (West Indian, which includes the races Florida Manatee and Caribbean Manatee; African Manatee and Amazonian Manatee) and the Dugong. While Manatees have large, paddle-shaped tails, dugongs have dolphin-like tail flukes. The Amazonian Manatee, characterized by a pale patch on its belly, is the only manatee exclusive to freshwater ecosystems (in the Amazon Basin). 

All four species are classified as 'Vulnerable' by the IUCN. Their conservation threats include hunting, habitat loss, coastal development and collision with vessels. 

Get the compilation as posters and prints from my webstore here.

For orders within India, e-mail me on rohanchakcartoonist@gmail.com. The range of products for Indian orders is as follows-

A2 Posters (loose)- Rs. 1200 each

Mounted Posters (A3- Individual species and compilation)- Rs. 2000

Loose Posters (A3- Individual species and compilation)- Rs. 500 for the first copy and Rs. 200 for the second copy onwards

Fridge Magnets (65 x 65 mm, Printed in sets of 4)- 4 sea cow caricatures for Rs. 1200

Coffee Mug (Compilation)- Rs. 850

Current Conservation- Research in Translation

Aiming to simplify conservation science for the public, Current Conservation Magazine is inviting researchers to send in their research papers to be converted into comics (by yours truly). Conservation biologists, if you feel that the layman does not connect with your research, this is your chance to bridge this gap. Send in your entries now, or I'll cane you with my Ochlandra ebracteata!

(With sincere apologies to my friend and herpetologist Seshadri KS who has been studying Ochlandra frogs and their nesting behaviour in bamboo shoots and who, in his defence, has been a very effective communicator of his study using popular articles!)

Visit Current Conservation for more.

Polymorphism in the Malabar Pit Viper

The Malabar Pit Viper is one of India's most beautiful snakes, found in the Western Ghats. It is not only a master of camouflage, but is also known for sporting a huge array of colours! The adaptation is believed to give the viper a survival advantage, as it can potentially confuse its predators about the snake's identifying characteristics.

From my column with Round Glass magazine.

What's Sankranti without Kites

A Black Kite makes a humble appeal this kite-flying season. Wishing Green Humour readers a happy Sankrant/Pongal/Uttarayan.

From my column with Mid-day.

The Hog Badger

Hog badgers possess an exceptional sense of olfaction, and use their pig-like snouts to detect worms and grubs in damp soil. Distributed throughout the Indo-Malayan region, hog badgers are found in India in the North-east. The comic appears in my column with Mid-Day today.

Dung Beetle Tshirt

'Eat Epic Shit' dung beetle tees and merchandise are out on my webstore here. For orders within India, mail me on rohanchakcartoonist@gmail.com.

The Gaur

The Gaur or the Indian Bison is not just the largest wild ox in the world, but is also very particular about footwear! From my column with Roundglass Samsara.

Firecrackers on New Year's Eve

Isn't it a bit ironic when you wish for a peaceful new year and then go on to celebrate with fireworks?