Common Palm Civet at JNU!
For all the Delhiites who havn’t really seen any real ‘wildlife’ in the city, you’ve got to check this out. Dr. Surya Prakash of JNU spotted a COMMON PALM CIVET ( Paradoxurus hermaphroditus Schreber 1778 ) near JNU’s SBI ATM!
He was also able to capture the animal on camera as under:
The Common Palm Civet is a rare animal which is listed in Schedule II part II of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. It is a nocturnal and omnivorous animal that prefers to feed on fruits.
Dr. Surya Prakash can be contacted at the following email address: surya@mail.jnu.ac.in
Surya said,
April 2, 2007 at 7:21 am
I have taken around 50- 60 photos of this Wild Animal . Also when some one killed this animal in night by a car in Campus itself. Pleas be careful for animals also while driving.
Srini said,
April 2, 2007 at 9:15 am
Hi,
Very good and exciting sighting. This shows, so much we are yet to know what animals are living along with us in Delhi. This is mainly thanks to so much of open spaces with vegitation in and around Delhi.
I have sighted even Mongoose in Malaviya Nagar. They make a living in the parks. Isn’t that interesting.
Thanks for the posting.
rajendra prasad said,
April 2, 2007 at 12:01 pm
Congratulations to Surya Prakash, who has been reminding us of wild life around JNU’s 1000 acres green campus. Dr. Prakash amply defies the myth sometime propogated that JNu campus in losing its grip over wild life. I remember he has captured even rare birds breeding and so on.
Good work and we want to communicate that we do care.
Rahul Dewan said,
April 3, 2007 at 1:05 am
Does the Common Palm Civet, have a long and furry tail? Unfortunately, we’re unable to see the tail.
Several years back, I had photographed a very similar looking dead animal on the Aruna Asaf Ali Marg. I showed it to some people at WWF and they told me it could be a Civet. Thanks for nearly confirming, that this was the same animal.
The most recent sighting I had of the Common Palm Civet was in Vasant Kunj, about 4 years back, when it was climbing some first floor resident’s canopy above the window at night.
Great work Dr. Prakash!
Regards,
Rahul Dewan
http://srijanfoundation.blogspot.com/
http://www.srijan.in/
Pratima Yadav said,
April 3, 2007 at 9:46 am
It ’s really a very good and wonderul picture of the rare animal. We are in a way yet to know about many new and unknown things. You are really an inspiring and ambitious to anyone around you. JNU campus with its wide range of flora and fauna has one more add in it.
Vibha said,
April 3, 2007 at 10:38 am
Congratulations to Surya sir……….finally you achieved your goal….that was the ultimate goal of your life…………..my god wishes to you.
JNU is a place where we can see beauty, varieties, culture, and customs. Really good piece work and efforts, whole JNU family should come forward to protect and conserve the wild life…I feel proud that I am also a part of JNU.
Meera Srivastava said,
April 3, 2007 at 2:29 pm
Dear S.P.
Nice photograph. It is good to know that you are going back to the topic of your own interest which fascinated you about 25 years back! I wish you all the best for your future endeavours …..
Bye.
Neelima Mondal said,
April 5, 2007 at 3:54 am
Great job!
Congrats!
Neelima
Nitu said,
April 5, 2007 at 3:56 am
congrats and by the way-though late - the article in IE was also good
Chinmay said,
April 5, 2007 at 3:58 am
Great! Thanks! I noticed the same animal once a few years back around the midnight on the east side road towards VC’s lodge.
Best luck and regards-
Abhishek said,
April 5, 2007 at 4:01 am
Great find. Awesome.
Dr. Valsala Haridas said,
April 5, 2007 at 7:04 am
Congratulations Sharmaji.
Looks like you are becoming a wild life scientist.
Hope everything is fine with you and your family. Here we are all fine.
Take care and keep in touch.
Regards
Valsala
Dr.N. Raghuram said,
April 6, 2007 at 9:22 am
Dear Surya Prakash,
Good job and thanks for sharing it with me. Keep it up.
Sujith said,
April 6, 2007 at 9:48 am
Dear Sir,
Good to see your work getting recognition. Congratulations again.
Best wishes,
Sujith
K. Natarajan said,
April 7, 2007 at 7:00 am
The sighting of Palm Civet in JNU campus by Surya Prakash is just one of his recent accomplishments. An ardent Nature lover, he has recorded excellent pictures of wildlife in JNU campus.
Because the wild life animals and birds can not be easily sighted during the day, this is also testimony to how effectively and productively one can use the early mornings and evenings, without disruption of work! Congratulations! Keep up the good work.
Atul Johri said,
April 7, 2007 at 7:57 am
Dear Dr. Suraya,
Congratulations, excellent job. Also spotted by me in one of the warden’s house, Periyar hostel.
JNU plans a Butterfly Park! « :: Delhi Greens :: said,
April 11, 2007 at 5:44 pm
[...] Dr. Surya Prakash had spotted a Common Palm Civet in the JNU Campus a few days ago. Read about that story here. [...]
Ashish P Sharma said,
April 21, 2007 at 6:44 am
It’s heartening to see your work getting recognition. All the pain taken over the years finally gaining you your due. Wish you all the best in all your future endeavours.
Sugandha said,
April 27, 2007 at 2:41 pm
Excellent find!! i have never seen such a thing in Delhi…never on a tree top anywhere.
himanshu said,
March 6, 2008 at 5:16 pm
i and few others have spotted a similar looking animal in south campus few days back , delhi university , near dhaula kuan
Prem kumar said,
October 21, 2008 at 4:07 pm
Seeing these rare animals is very interesting.
Its a message to everybody to preserve the nature.