We are talking #revival of 6.7k+ pages of lost #naturalhistory writing from India, pre AND post independence!

Find it at:
catalogue.archives.ncbs.res.in/repositories...

May be of interest to members of @animalhistories.bsky.social !

A year of work, the #catalogue finally out!

Journal of Bengal Natural History Society (1926-1970), little-known and nearly #lost publication of #ecology in Eastern #India through a transformative period of #history.

Digitized files will soon be free-access via Archives @ncbsbangalore.bsky.social

Under the project Wiki Documents Bengal Terracotta, the West Bengal Wikimedians User Group has been documenting the intricate terracotta panels of temples in South Asia.

They are combining the efforts of photographers and researchers. Get inspired by their clever solutions ➡️ w.wiki/FnNW

Was such a joy and privilege to talk about floricans with the fantastic folks at @animalhistories.bsky.social

Thanks for the platform, and the lovely conversations!

That’s a wrap for #BOUasm25, but don’t go just yet! 👋

You can go back through our #BOUasm25 feed to review all the presentations and connect with our speakers. If you enjoyed someone’s presentation, please do engage with them. 🧵1/5

1/🧵What question do you ask of the #ecology of a #bird so #endangered you'd be lucky to get a glimpse?
At #BOUasm25 I question the knowledge itself that forms the basis of #conservation programs of #BengalFlorican
Join me BTS in #ornithology #archives going beyond #specimens & into their stories