Tag: animal encounter
The Dromedary camel is deeply embedded in the cultural heritage from western Africa, the Levant and the Arabian Peninsula to Pakistan and… read more
On account of its meager demands, its endurance, and its swiftness, the dromedary is essential to desert life. The Camel is deeply… read more
Experience the thrill and tradition of the Hajjan Camel Race سباق الهجن in Wadi Hazra – Ghazaleh – Ain Khudra of January… read more
Were-tigers, tigerman, tiger goddesses and tiger gods, local beliefs and practices shape human-wildlife coexistence in India. Because communities that share space with… read more
Tiger, Tiger! Tigers are deeply embedded in the cultural and natural heritage of India. They feature prominently in Mughal history and Hindu,… read more
Scientifically known as Panthera leo persica, the Asiatic lion is a symbol of power and royalty, deeply embedded in the cultural and… read more
Deep in the depths of a lake in Scotland called Loch Ness, lives a mystery. It is a creature that hundreds of… read more
The Little Mermaid, or “Den lille havfrue” is one of the most famous fairy tales by the Danish author, Hans Christian Andersen.… read more
At Bardia National Park, a lone rhino swishes out the elephant grass. We stand very near, quite at the riverbank peering behind… read more
Discover Myth and Folklore of Buddhas Tooth Relic and the Kandy Esala Perahera Festival in Sri Lanka. Legend of Princess Hemamali bringing… read more
Komodo dragons are the world’s largest living lizards, they only live on a hand full of islands in Indonesia. The crocodile and… read more
Discover Myths and legends of the Orang-Utan in Indonesia, the taboos and folklore of the Dayak and Iban people of Indonesia -… read more
Folklore of 熊猫 – the Giant Panda, has its roots in Tibetan and Chinese culture. Read the legends on how the panda… read more
The Legends of the Herons, or Kokokan birds in Petulu Gunung, Bali are well known and they are an impressive spectacleattracting birdlovers… read more
Indonesia, like many other nations, has banned cock fighting as a cruel sport, although traditional Tajen– Cockfighting in Bali is still allowed… read more
The tradition of animal sacrifices in Bali and the mythological origins source from the records in palm-leafs and Hindu literature. Animal sacrifice… read more
