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Megh Roy Choudhury

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My all time favourite #primate #redshankeddouc from the #beautiful woods of #vietnam . Help them to survive from the catastrophic onslaught of climate change, habitat loss, illegal hunting and pet trade. Red -shanked Douc ( Critically Endangered) Copyright ©️Megh Roy Choudhury #meghroychoudhury #natgeo #bbcearth #discovery #netflix #canon #wild #wildlife #wildlifephotography #wildlifephotographer #monkey #monkeysofinstagram #instapic #instalove #conservation #endangeredspecies #earthfocus #earthpix #lonelyplanet #animalplanet #travel #portrait #womenphotographers #wildlifeaddicts #wildlifeplanet #wildlifeonearth @sonybbcearth @natgeoindia @bbcearth @discovery.hd @animalplanet @nhm_wpy @canonuk @lonelyplanet @sonyalpha @canonasia @natural_history_museum @canonusa @natgeo @wildplanet.photo @natgeotravellerindia @bbc @amnh @thewcs @wildsojourns_nature_awards @zeissnature @zeissnatureindia @natgeoasia @natgeoyourshot bbc_travel @discoverychannelin @natgeoadventure @claws.n.wings @animalplanetindia @unbiodiversity @smithsonianmagazine @vivo_india @oppoindia @apple @canonrsa @fujifilmxindia @zeissgroup @swarovskioptik_outdoor @gitzoinspires @netflix @netflix_in @discoveryexpeditionglobal @bbcwildlifemagazine @discovery_seasia @discoverychannelin @untoldwildlife @natgeoanimals @africageo @africanimals @natgeo_africa @discoverearth @hipaae @naturephotographeroftheyear @cupoty @oppo @vivo_global @bbcmundo @canoncnafrica @vietnamtourismboard @thinktankphotoindia @thinktankphoto @progradeindia @progradedigital by @meghroychoudhury

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Love is in the air ❤️🥰 A frame to die for to eternalise the love of this Hornbill pair💞 We already know that how famously they are monogamous , creating their lifelong bond . Some images carry more than light and colour — they carry time, longing, and the weight of what may soon be lost. This frame is one of them. The Rufous-necked Hornbill (Aceros nipalensis) is among India’s rarest forest sentinels. Vulnerable and steadily declining, its presence is a quiet indicator of the health of our remaining old-growth forests — ecosystems now hanging by a thread. My first encounter with this species was in 2015 . The moment was profound, yet the photograph fell short of the vision I carried. Still, the reverence endured. Years later, on an impulsive journey to Latpanchar, West Bengal, the forest offered a rare generosity. This time, I witnessed both the male and female at close quarters — composed, radiant, and deeply assured in their ancient home and boundless love 😍. Their subtle play and effortless grace felt less like a performance and more like a memoir of what wilderness once was. Wildlife photography teaches patience, but it also teaches humility. These encounters cannot be forced, nor can they be repeated at will. As forests are fragmented and felled, such moments grow increasingly scarce. The decline of the Rufous-necked Hornbill signals more than the loss of a species. It signals the slow erasure of forests, relationships, and ecological balance. When such voices fall silent, the forest follows.Conservation is no longer aspirational — it is essential. What remains of wild India depends on it. 🍀 Copyright ©️Megh Roy Choudhury #meghroychoudhury #rufousneckedhornbill #nature #wildlife #photography @canonasia @natgeoindia @bbcearth @animalplanet @nhm_wpy @canonuk @lonelyplanet @canonusa @natgeo @bbc @amnh @natgeoasia @incredibleindia @animalplanetindia @unbiodiversity @smithsonianmagazine @gitzoinspires @netflix @netflix_in @birds_captures @bbcwildlifemagazine @discovery_seasia @discoverychannelin @natgeoanimals @hipaae @cupoty @canonme @canoneurope @discovery_uk @canonsingapore @thinktankphotoindia @birds.nature @eye_spy_birds @birds_perfection by @meghroychoudhury

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🌿 A Dreamy Encounter with the Lazy bones! 🌧️🍃 So here’s to chasing dreams and witnessing the magic of nature, one lazy monkey at a time! 🐒 After a thrilling climb up 650 steep steps-made even more exhilarating by the heavy rains-we finally reached our summit and were greeted by the elusive Red Leaf Monkey(Presbytis rubicunda), a true gem of Gomantong Cave in Sabah, Borneo! 🌈 This little fella, with its captivating reddish hue, is more of a laid-back lounge artist than an acrobat. Instead of swinging through the trees like a champ, it chose the art of relaxation, simply hanging out on a branch, taking life easy. Honestly, can we blame it? Who wouldn’t want to be a “lazy lad” soaking up the rain-soaked paradise? 😝 Sadly, this endangered( Vulnerable according to IUCN Status) beauty faces many challenges, with populations declining rapidly due to habitat loss, forest fires and poaching for meat and medicine. 😢 Let’s work together to protect our precious wildlife through various conservation measures, responsible eco-tourism and community efforts 💚 Cheers 💜 Copyright ©️Megh Roy Choudhury #meghroychoudhury #redleafmonkey #wildlife #nature #photography @canonasia @natgeoindia @bbcearth @animalplanet @nhm_wpy @canonuk @lonelyplanet @natural_history_museum @canonusa @natgeo @natgeotravellerindia @bbc @amnh @natgeoasia @sabahtourism @animalplanetindia @unbiodiversity @smithsonianmagazine @gitzoinspires @netflix @netflix_in @thinktankphotoindia @bbcwildlifemagazine @discovery_seasia @discoverychannelin @natgeoanimals @hipaae @cupoty @canonme @canoneurope @discovery_uk@canonsingapore @canonmalaysia @canon.indonesia @malaysia.truly.asia @featured_wildlife @wildlife__perfection @wildsojourns_nature_awards @nature_brilliance by @meghroychoudhury

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Forget stadium tours and auto-tune. The real headliners of the season have arrived in “Munnar”💚and they are currently blasting 100% raw, unadulterated bass lines through the misty mountain air of the Western Ghats😄Slide through the lineup from image1 to image5 to meet the tiny titans of the downpour. When the heavens open over this UNESCO World Heritage wonderland, these miniature maestros expand their biological subwoofers to the absolute limit. It’s loud, it’s dramatic, and it’s a high-stakes dating game where looking like you swallowed a marble is the ultimate flex. But here’s the twist-these rockstars are incredibly picky about their green rooms. They won’t perform if the humidity shifts, if the mist thins out, or if their stage gets replaced by something artificial.Conservation isn’t just about saving a species; it’s about keeping the concert hall open.If we don’t protect the pristine micro-habitats of the Western Ghats, the greatest natural orchestra on Earth goes completely silent. Let’s keep Munnar wild, wet, and wonderfully loud. 1&2-Raorchestes jayarami, also known as Jayaram’s bush frog( Endangered) 3.Raorchestes griet also Griet bush frog( Vulnerable) , 4. The rare one Sushil’s bush frog (Raorchestes sushili) Critically Endangered 5. Raorchestes beddomii also as Beddome’s bubble-nest frog or Beddome’s bush frog 🐸 All are endemic and endangered according to IUCN status. Copyright ©️ Megh Roy Choudhury #meghroychoudhury #wildlife #photography #frog #nature @natgeoindia @nuts_about_macro__ @macro_perfection @macro_freaks @macro_highlight @passion_in_macro @macro_captures_ @macro_brilliance @macro_delight @amphibiansurvivalalliance @raw_herpetology @cupoty @bbcwildlifemagazine @bbcearth @canonasia @canonusa @canonuk @canonsingapore @canonme @canoneurope @natgeouk @natgeoyourshot @natgeoanimals @natgeo @natgeotravel @nhm_wpy @smithsonianmagazine @nature_brilliance @animalelite @ir_animals @nature_org @ourplanet @planet @earthpix @earth @earthofficial @sonybbcearth @nakedplanet @incredibleindia @discovery_seasia @hipaae @unbiodiversity @nature @animalplanet @lonelyplanet @thinktankphoto @discovery_uk @discoverearth @netflix @netflix_in @discovery by @meghroychoudhury

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Nuts About Wildlife loves your Photography! We promote ethical photography, reels and videos of animals in their natural habitat.⁣⁣Photo by: @meghroychoudhury⁣C O N T E N T: Thumb-sized rare beauty 🇮🇳SPECIES: Resplendent bush frog Selected by @rainforestreflectionsphoto⁣NAW hub owner Caroline @cowpi32⁣⁣Use our #nuts_about_wildlife⁣⁣Hub Use only tag:⁣ Personal Tag: #meghroychoudhury_nawSubject Tag: #resplendentbushfrog_naw The NAW team: ⁣@amyhops @thequintessentialbirdnerd@mollyfoxzhu @jim_shuler_md @fotoczaty@jimmy_photography16#wildlifephotography#wildlife by @meghroychoudhury

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Finding a needle in a haystack might actually be easier than spotting this guy. To locate the tiny, thumb-sized Critically Endangered and Endemic Resplendent Bush Frog (Raorchestes resplendens) amidst its vast, rugged habitat is a Herculean task. Between the dense shola forest grassland habitat and tricky lighting, getting a clean shot without a million distracting twigs is a photographer’s ultimate patience test. But after hours of toiling in the field, Mother Nature smiled, and I managed to capture a few frames of this incredibly elusive beauty. They are severely threatened from rapid habitat loss. Everywhere it’s the same story🥹 We often forget that conserving nature isn’t just about saving the wildlife, it’s about conserving the very ecosystems that keep humans alive, too. 🌿🌏 🩷 Copyright ©️Megh Roy Choudhury #meghroychoudhury #resplendentbushfrog #wildlife #nature #photography @natgeoindia @natgeoasia @natgeoanimals @bbcearth @bbcwildlifemagazine @canonasia @canonuk @canonusa @canonme @canonmalaysia @canon.indonesia @canonsingapore @canoneurope @bbcmundo @natural_history_museum @nhm_wpy @cupoty @hipaae @unbiodiversity @nature @natgeoyourshot @natgeotravel @natgeo @thinktankphoto @wildlife__perfection @animalplanet @lonelyplanet @animalplanetindia @lonelyplanetmagazineindia @amnh @my_madagascar @vietnamtourismboard @discoverychannelin @discovery_uk @discovery @discoverearth @discovery_seasia @gitzoinspires @netflix @netflix_in @smithsonian @nature_brilliance @ir_animals @nature_org @ourplanet @planet @earthpix @earth @earthofficial @sonybbcearth @nakedplanet @amphibiansurvivalalliance @nuts_about_macro__ @macro_perfection @raw_macro @macro_brilliance @macro_highlight @macro_freaks @macro_delight @macroworld_tr @macro_captures_ @incredibleindia @raw_herpetology by @meghroychoudhury

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𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗝𝘂𝗿𝘆The World Amphibian Photography Contest isn't just about winning prizes. It's about being seen by the people who know amphibians and photography best.Our jury is made up of conservation scientists who've dedicated their lives to protecting amphibians. Wildlife photographers who understand what it takes to capture an ethical, honest image. Storytellers who know a powerful frame when they see one.Here are our distinguished members of the jury@meghroychoudhury@jaime_culebras@wheresandrew@briangratwicke@amphibios_tim@andrewsnyder87@scott.trageser.photoThey'll be evaluating every submission through six lenses: ethics, natural behaviour, conservation value, composition, technical quality, and educational impact. Your images are in exceptional hands.Read the full bio of our jury via the link in our bio.📸 © Agus Fitriyanto#worldamphibianphotocontest #amphibianconservation #photographycontest #conservationphotography #sciencecommunication by @meghroychoudhury

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Forever isn’t just a word for them, it’s a lifetime promise 🧡🖤Captured in the misty, serene hills of Latpanchar, West Bengal, India, this poignant moment shows a pair of Rufous-necked Hornbills (Aceros nipalensis) sharing a quiet, intimate gaze.These magnificent birds hold a mirror to what true devotion looks like. They are strictly monogamous, choosing one partner to walk and fly through life with. But it’s their extraordinary parenting that truly touches the heart. When it’s time to nest, the female seals herself inside a hollow tree cavity for months to protect her offspring, leaving just a tiny slit. The male tirelessly flies back and forth, foraging and feeding his mate and their chicks, bearing the entire weight of his family’s survival on his wings. And if the male unfortunately dies then the entire family is doomed. In a world that moves so fast, there is so much we can learn from these beautiful feathered souls- loyalty that never wavers, love that defies exhaustion and care that protects at all costs. It’s truly cataclysmal that the Rufous-necked Hornbill is currently listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Protecting their forest homes means protecting stories of love like this one. Let’s cherish them, learn from them, and preserve the spaces they call home. 💕 🍃 Copyright ©️Megh Roy Choudhury #meghroychoudhury #rufousneckedhornbill #wildlife #nature #photography@natgeoindia @natgeoasia @natgeoanimals @bbcearth @bbcwildlifemagazine @canonasia @canonuk @canonusa @canonme @canonsingapore @canoneurope @bbcmundo @natural_history_museum @nhm_wpy @cupoty @hipaae @unbiodiversity @nature @natgeoyourshot @natgeotravel @natgeo @thinktankphoto @wildlife__perfection @animalplanet @lonelyplanet @animalplanetindia @lonelyplanetmagazineindia @amnh @discoverychannelin @discovery_uk @discovery @discoverearth @discovery_seasia @netflix @netflix_in @smithsonian @nature_brilliance @animalelite @ir_animals @nature_org @ourplanet @planet @earthpix @earth @earthofficial @sonybbcearth @nakedplanet @incredibleindia @birds_captures @bbcwildlifemagazine @planetbirds @birds.nature @eye_spy_birds @birds_perfection @birds_adored @birdsonearth @best_birds_photography by @meghroychoudhury

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Name a more iconic colour palette. I’ll wait.🩷🔥Presenting the Red Leaf / Maroon Leaf Monkey🙊 (Presbytis rubicunda)- looking absolutely innocent and utterly unbothered by the fact that I had to question every single one of my life choices to get this shot. He’s rocking a fluffy ginger blowout, natural blue-gray eyeshadow that puts runway models to shame, and a face that says-I saw you slip on that wet steps back there, but I’m too polite to laugh 😆 While he looks like he just stepped out for a rendezvous, but for me reaching to him was an absolute test of survival. Spotting this rare beauty required tackling the notoriously brutal Gomantong Cave trek in Sabah, Malaysia. Think vertical, slippery steps, humidity thick enough to breathe, a sudden tropical downpour, and a lot of inner pep talks. But the moment those big, soulful eyes locked onto my lens❤️🧡Total amnesia regarding the struggle. Behind that pristine, wide-eyed stare lies a grim reality. These fiery forest residents are currently listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. As Borneo’s ancient rainforests continue to fragment, sightings like this are becoming less a matter of chance and more a precious rarity. Preserving their wild, untouched world is more than an act of conservation-it is an essential promise to ensure that this living wonder, rich with beauty and spirit, endures for generations to come. Copyright ©️Megh Roy Choudhury #meghroychoudhury #redleafmonkey #wildlife #photography #nature @natgeoindia @natgeoasia @natgeoanimals @bbcearth @bbcwildlifemagazine @canonasia @canonuk @canonusa @canonme @canonsingapore @canoneurope @bbcmundo @natural_history_museum @nhm_wpy @cupoty @hipaae @unbiodiversity @nature @natgeoyourshot @natgeotravel @natgeo @thinktankphoto @wildlife__perfection @animalplanet @lonelyplanet @animalplanetindia @lonelyplanetmagazineindia @amnh @discoverychannelin @discovery_uk @discovery @discoverearth @discovery_seasia @netflix @netflix_in @smithsonian @nature_brilliance @animalelite @ir_animals @nature_org @ourplanet @planet @earthpix @earth @earthofficial @sonybbcearth @nakedplanet @canonmalaysia @canon.indonesia @sabahtourism @malaysia.truly.asia @terresauvage by @meghroychoudhury

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We say wildlife photography requires patience, top-tier gear, & a massive stroke of luck. But sometimes it might just require a childhood filled with storybooks, Nat Geo marathons, & a highly specific kitchen fridge magnet. Every now & then, the universe decides to play copy-paste with your imagination. You spend years pre-visualizing a frame, & when reality finally aligns with your viewfinder, your heart doesn’t just skip a beat, it does a full-blown celebratory dance. Take this Orangutan 🦧 hanging effortlessly from a branch in Sabah, Borneo! The moment I locked focus, I was instantly transported back to my kitchen; it was the exact, gravity-defying pose of a fridge magnet I’ve looked at for years. Meanwhile, tracking the Indian Hog Deer 🦌 through the ethereal, white-flower-laden meadows of Burapahar in Assam felt like trespassing into a classic fairytale. Then come the core childhood dreams. Watching a lion 🦁 bathed in the golden, sun-drenched fields of Kenya proved that my childhood daydreams weren’t exaggerated. The African leopard, 🐆 on the other hand, carried a distinct flavour of suspense, stepping right out of the pages of a thrilling Bengali storybook I devoured as a kid. And finally, the wide Tiger 🐯 scape of Bandhavgarh-a frame imprinted in my mind since the days of flipping through glossy National Geographic magazines as a wide-eyed kid. But behind the lens, a beautiful frame comes with a heavy realization. Pre-visualizing these moments only works if the subjects actually exist to be photographed. Chasing these iconic species across continents makes one thing abundantly clear- safeguarding this fragile biodiversity is non-negotiable. If we don’t actively protect these habitats, no one will be out in the wild waiting for the perfect light. They’ll be looking at these magnificent creatures exactly where I first found them-trapped on fridge magnets, fading pages, and archives of what used to be. Photography documents the magic of life, but conservation ensures the story keeps going 💚❤️ Copyright ©️Megh Roy Choudhury #meghroychoudhury #wildlife #photography #nature #travel by @meghroychoudhury

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Some subjects strike a pose for you. Others? They completely ruin your sleep schedule, play hide-and-seek with your sanity, and crown you the designated “always five minutes late” photographer of the group. 😜 Enter the Nilgiri langur (Semnopithecus johnii) IUCN Status - Vulnerable. It’s an endemic langur of the Old World monkey in the Western ghats of India . For the longest time, this magnificent species was my ultimate ghost. While my buddies were out there bagging their dream shots, I was perpetually trailing behind, catching nothing but swaying branches and pure frustration. But the tide finally turned- a huge shoutout to my dear friend, @hadlee_renjith ! We poured absolute sweat and soul into tracking these canopy acrobats, and the relentless effort finally yielded some decent frames to my kitty. Their intense gaze and iconic golden crown just blew me away 🩷🩷But beyond the sheer thrill of a rare sighting, watching their quirky, acrobatic antics, a heart rending truth prevails- their very existence amidst the fragile ecosystem. They are constantly threatened by habitat loss, poaching for their body parts which are thought to supposedly contain aphrodisiac properties . Conservation efforts and awareness are being conducted to let people safeguard them and come out of the superstitious beliefs. Hope to return again and again only to spent some quiet time with them in the lap of sublime serenity. 🌿🐒💕 Copyright ©️Megh Roy Choudhury #meghroychoudhury #photography #wildlife #nilgirilangur #nature @natgeoindia @natgeoasia @natgeoanimals @bbcearth @bbcwildlifemagazine @canonasia @canonuk @canonusa @canonme @canonsingapore @canoneurope @bbcmundo @natural_history_museum @nhm_wpy @cupoty @hipaae @unbiodiversity @nature @natgeoyourshot @natgeotravel @natgeo @thinktankphoto @wildlife__perfection @animalplanet @lonelyplanet @animalplanetindia @lonelyplanetmagazineindia @amnh @discoverychannelin @discovery_uk @discovery @discoverearth @discovery_seasia @netflix @netflix_in @smithsonian @nature_brilliance @animalelite @ir_animals @nature_org @ourplanet @planet @earthpix @earth @earthofficial @sonybbcearth @nakedplanet @incredibleindia @indianwildography by @meghroychoudhury

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