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"Where snakes are family, fear sheds its skin": Maharashtra, in Shetpal village cobras roam freely amongst residents, a unique testament to India's deep-rooted harmony with nature, challenging perceptions and captivating visitors with its serpentine charm
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Whether serpents enthral or terrify you, Shetpal promises an experience like no other
“Kerala is superbly seen from a saddle, or with a paddle. No hour of life is wasted there”: Alleppey, also known as Alappuzha, a picturesque town of #Kerala famous for its backwaters and serene beauty has fascinated tourists for its floating houses
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These distinctive structures, also known as "kettuvallams," offer a captivating blend of tradition and innovation, showcasing the ingenious design techniques and the rich cultural heritage of the region
"Symbols are powerful because they are the visible signs of invisible realities": Real Sindoor comes from a tree, a low-height tree that finds mention in our scriptures. Seeds from the tree are crushed to make fine powder and were used by Sita and Hanuman
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It is grown for its vibrant red seeds, which are used as a dye in many cultures, as well as for its medicinal properties.
“You can’t make a zebra by painting stripes on a horse”: Deep in the heart of Congo is a curious creature bit like a horse, a bit like a giraffe "Okapi", an artiodactyl mammal that is endemic to Africa, the Okapi is to the Congo what the Panda is to China
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Okapis are largely diurnal and essentially solitary, coming together only to breed
“If it looks like a duck, quacks like a duck, it's a duck”: Mandarin duck is considered one of the most beautiful birds in the world, this is because of its stunning plumage, which is made up of an array of colors that you can't help but notice them
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Mandarin ducklings are almost identical in appearance to wood ducklings, and very similar to mallard ducklings
"Each species is a masterpiece, a creation assembled with extreme care & genius": Ghost of the mountains | Snow Leopard, one of the most agile hunters on earth is an elusive mammal species of cat family, top-predator of Central Asia & Indian Himalaya
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Snow leopards prefer steep, rugged terrains with rocky outcrops and ravines and are usually found at an elevation of 3,000-5,000 metres or higher in the Himalayas
“An animal’s eyes have the power to speak a great language”: Rare Himalayan Lynx found in Ladakh region of India, they occur throughout northern slopes of Himalayas and has been reported both from thick scrub woodland & barren, rocky areas above tree line
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Nature is full of surprises and its beautiful wonders often have the power to leave us mesmerised
“You need mountains, long staircases don’t make good hikers”: Kalavantin Durg - one of the steepest fortresses in Maharashtra 2,300 feet high trek up this fort is called ‘Climb to Heaven’ because it involves rugged terrain & climbing narrow rock-cut steps
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This fort was built to keep an eye on the ancient ports of Panvel and Kalyan
“The soul is stronger than its surroundings”: Breaking news: Scientists found proof of Pallas’s cat there in Nepal’s Sagarmatha National Park on the world’s highest mountain, Mt. Everest that brings to mind one of the most inhospitable places on the earth
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The Pallas' cat (Otocolobus manul) is a small wildcat known for its cute face, but it has plenty of other awesome features
“If you would know strength & patience, welcome the company of trees”: “Trees for Wealth” - first-of-its-kind movement to bring about a revolution in the local economy & has envisioned State as the ‘Fruit Hub of India' by planting 1 billion fruit trees
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Hence tEA innovated a model “Micro by One, Volume by Mass” where the idea is to have 1 million farmers planting 100 fruit trees each