Harpreet's Wildlife

Humans have infinite needs, as soon as one is fulfilled they start running for the other one. As Oscar Wilde once said and I quote, “Nowadays people know the price of everything but value of nothing”. We never realize how our needs and wants cause suffering to the wildlife. The leather made of animal skin is always in great demand. The crocodile leather is considered one of the finest leathers and is used to make luxury products. Famous brands like Louis Vuitton use crocodile skin in their high quality and expensive items. The pattern of the crocodile skin is very unique and is very difficult to replicate. But is it really worth it to kill an animal just for its skin and to leave it in utter pain and agony? Do we see these products only by their monetary value or also by the loss of life of an innocent animal? Vietnam’s Crocodile Skin Industry – Vietnam exports thirty thousand to forty thousand crocodile skins every year. It supplies these skins to various tanneries that furthe

What is Nag Panchmi? Is it really posing a threat to the existence of snakes? Are 50000 – 70000 snakes dying each year because of our traditions and if yes then are the concerned authorities taking appropriate actions? Nag Panchmi is celebrated on the fifth day after Amavasya in the month of Shravan. There are various tales according to the people as to why we celebrate Nag Panchmi. Nag Panchmi is celebrated during the monsoon and all the snakes come out of their burrows. It is believed that snakes most commonly Cobra come out of their burrows to attack humans. Milk is offered to the snakes to incite a harmonious relationship and ensure satisfaction on Nag Devta's end.  The tale of this tradition also traces back to another parallel where it is believed that when Lord Krishna defeated Nag Kalia, there was a declaration by Lord Krishna on his victory that on the auspicious day of Nag Panchmi, people will offer milk and pray to the snakes. The logic behind this declaration was