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Unveiling the Kuki Tribe Exploring the Rich Culture and History of India's Indigenous People India is a land of diversity, with over 1.3 billion people and 29 states. The country is home to a diverse range of ethnic groups, each with its own unique cultures, traditions, and histories. One such group is the Kuki tribe, an indigenous community that has lived in the northeastern region of India for centuries. Despite their long history and rich culture, the Kuki tribe remains relatively unknown to the outside world. In this blog post, we will be exploring the Kuki tribe's fascinating history, culture, and traditions. From their traditional dress and language to their religious practices and social structure, we will take a deep dive into the Kuki tribe's way of life and provide a glimpse into their world. Join us on this journey of discovery as we unveil the rich culture and history of India's indigenous people, the Kuki tribe. 1. Introduction to the Kuki Tribe: Who are th

Pangolin (Scaly Anteater)  Pangolins are solitary, nocturnal creatures that hide in darkness and burrow during the day. Pangolin is a critically endangered species. If we do not take care of their conservation, they will not disappear from the face of the earth forever. A special ability to roll into a ball to escape is the most important characteristic of the pangolin (Manis crassicaudata). Walk very little, If you see it, you will mistake it for a type of reptile that is related to the crocodile. But they are not among the crawling, egg-reproducing reptiles.  It is a mammal. They also have the name scaly anteater. There are eight species of pangolin in the world. They are found in Asia. Indian pangolin (Manis crassicaudata), Philippine pangolin (Manis culionensis), Sunda pangolin (Manis javanica) and Chinese pangolin (Manis pentadactyla). There are four similar ones in Africa. Blck-bellied pangolin (Phataginus tetradactyla), white-bellied pangolin (Phataginus tricuspis), giant groun

World's Most Expensive Coffee Powder (Civet Coffee) 300 US dollars per kg of coffee powder. It is made from the excrement of a Civet species found in abundance on the Indonesian islands. H ave you heard about the most expensive coffee powder in the world? It is the most expensive ground coffee in the world. 300 US dollars per kg of coffee powder. We can be really surprised when we hear that it is made from the excrement of an animal. It is the favorite drink of millionaires in Europe, America, and the Gulf States. Also known as Civet Coffee (Luwak coffee). It is known as a precious drink. During colonial rule, the Dutch introduced Arabica coffee seedlings from Yemen to the Indonesian islands of Java and Sumatra. But the indigenous people were not allowed to pick the Arabica coffee beans themselves or grind them into coffee and drink them. Farmers have found a way to overcome it. An animal of the genus Civet, which is found in abundance in the Indonesian islands, eats a lot of ripe

Tiny Santa Fe Frog ('Leopard' Frog) The Tiny Santa Fe Frog, also known as the 'Leopard' frog, is an ancestral species of Dry Chaco Forest. The Dry Chaco is the driest forest region in the world. The Dry Chaco Forest is located in the western part of Paraguay, southeastern Bolivia, and northwestern Argentina. The Grand Chaco is the original name of this forest that spans three countries. But the extremely dry climate of the region gradually gave the region the name Dry Chaco.   In this forest area, there is a species of baby frog that is almost unknown to the research world. The Tiny Santa Fe Frog is also known as the 'Leopard' Frog. Although this species of frog was discovered a century ago, scientists still do not know much about this species of frog. There is a special center in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, to study only this frog. In the latest study, researchers are trying to find an answer to a long-standing question. But this study was not easy

Arikomban (Wild Asian Elephant) Arikomban is a wild Asian Elephant from Kerala, India.  The elephant is accused of raids on local shops for rice and in the process, damaging houses in the forest village area of kerala. The name Arikomban is a  Malayalam word. Ari-meaning rice, and Komban-meaning Male Elephant (tusker) A wild elephant known as “Ari Komban” was found roaming in areas including Chinnaikanal and Santhamparai in Idukki district of Kerala. Ari Komban wild elephant entered the village and killed 8 villagers there. Crop lands were also damaged. First Arikomban mission In 2017, the Kerala Forest Department tried to capture Arikomban in Chinnakanal. The mission was led by Arun Zachariah along with four veterinarians, 100 forest personnel, and two trained elephants (Kumki elephants) in India.The forest personnel closely watched Arikomban for several days prior to initiating the first Arikomban mission in the upper Anaerangal forest region. Two tranquilizer shots were fired on the