Deception and its Emissaries

The other day, I was conversing with a friend about the concept of deception – and we got down to talking for quite a while. And with good…

Awakening I: A Tale of Òrìṣàs

“The Òrìṣàs are here, Leke”, a shaky female voice whispered in the darkness. The flashes of lightning that were partly obscured by the rainless clouds now flashed wildly…

Some of the World’s Ugly Animals 2

This is a continuation of the previous article on some of the world’s ugly animals. This piece features a bird, an amphibian, a fish, and a lemur. Ready…

Some of the World’s Ugly Animals 1

You can’t deny that you have been entranced by the looks of an animal at some point. Perhaps it was a brightly colored bird, a little ginger kitten,…

Weird Defence Mechanisms in the Animal Kingdom 2

From projectile-vomiting fulmars to gut-spilling sea cucumbers and insect larvae with poo shields, last week’s piece on weird defence mechanisms had its share of gross, bizarre and straight…

Weird Defense Mechanisms In The Animal Kingdom 1

It is survival of the fittest out there in the animal kingdom. A harsh reality that haunts every member of the fauna as long as they live. In…

Weird Feeding Habits in the Animal Kingdom 2

As a continuation of the previous article, here are four other weird feeding habits in the animal kingdom. If you haven’t gone through the first article, click here…

Weird Feeding Habits in the Animal Kingdom 1 – The Gross, The Horrific, and The Bizarre.

It is no news that every organism on the planet is continually in a hustle for food and sustenance. However, it is noteworthy that due to variations in…

Lazybones of the Animal Kingdom, 2

On today’s long-overdue second part of lazy animals, here are some notable mentions. Lions: Decorated over the years by literature and various cultures as epitomes of strength and…

Resumption – What should we watch out for?

So, resumption is here! After an eventful eight months’ strike – well, five for some – work continues in earnest, amidst mixed feelings. It’s time to clean our…