Art competitions are a great way for artists to showcase their work and gain recognition for their talent. Project ‘Thelithuda‘ is an online art competition initiated by the Environmental Service Avenue of the Rotaract Club of the University of Colombo Faculty of Management and Finance as the 2nd phase of the project “One Earth” to …
Hey Diary, A project that was beyond amazing! Vanajeeviyo 2.0 took us on a wild ride through nature conservation and sustainability. From colorful Photosynthesis to the incredible animal kingdom of Zootopia, we were in awe of Mother Nature’s wonders. The Rescue 2.0 phase showed us the power of compassion and how we can make a …
General The Military Macaw is a giant parrot and a medium-sized Macaw, and it derives its name from the color of its plumage, which is primarily green and resembles a uniform worn by soldiers in parades. Although it is a native of the woods of Mexico and South America, it is nonetheless frequently encountered in …
General The Argus Pheasant is occasionally among the Pheasant Family’s most ornamental individuals. Adult males can reach a length of six to seven feet from the tip of their beak to the tip of their tail, though their tail feathers account for the majority of this length. The Argus has a dull and basic coloring, …
General This species is also known as the Lesser Pied Hornbill. Malabar Pied Hornbill belongs to the Hornbill family, a family of tropical near passerine birds found in the old world. Tribal people in Central India believe that hanging the skull of a hornbill might bring up wealth. Distribution and habitat The Malabar Pied Hornbill …
General Lesser Whistling Duck also known as Indian Whistling Duck or Javan Whistling Duck. The name ‘Tree Duck’ is given to them as they can be seen often perching on trees near water bodies. Distribution and habitat These species often breed in South Asia and Southeast Asia. This species is a large resident species distributed …
General Lady Amherst Pheasant is a magnificent bird species native to the forests and woodlands in Southeast Asia but now can be found all over the globe. The Lady Amherst Pheasant was specifically named after the wife of a colonial governor and then introduced into parts of England in the mid-1800s. An average wild …
The Barred Button Quail or Common Bustard Quail is one of a small family of birds that resemble but are closely related to, the true Quails. These Quails are considered to be sedentary or locally nomadic and might occur singly or in small groups. Barred Button Quails have been bred in captivity and might …
African Lovebirds are small, stout, and colorful parrots. These Lovebirds are extremely social and noisy. They are famous for their flying abilities and fast movements in dense areas. These birds can move their heads quickly. These Lovebirds can move their heads up to 270 degrees at 2700 degrees per second. This species is widely …
“Heaven is under our feet as well as over our heads.” – Henry David Thoreau The Project “One Earth” was all about nature’s beauty, what we have done to it and what we should do. The general biological world is very pleasing to the unaided eye. The truth of beauty applies in the biological …
