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Arefa Tehsin, “Wild in the Backyard” I have a six-year-old daughter, Sarah, who has taken to borrowing a series of non-fiction picture books from her school library. In the past few weeks we have read books on tarantulas, cockroaches, leeches and dog care. We have watched documentaries on spiders, camels, geckos and fishes. She is... Continue Reading →
World of the wild in your backyard Arefa Tehsin’s new book is an eye-opener to the many wild species that we encounter in our every day lives The mongoose is not the only animal on whom the venom of its traditional rival cobra and some other snakes is ineffective, there are honey badgers, hedgehogs and... Continue Reading →
Loud and proud AREFA TEHSIN The animal kingdom is full of fascinating creatures. Let’s look at a few that could possibly split your eardrums! “Shhhh… Not so loud!” Your mum would have warned you time and again as you laugh aloud, cheer when a batsman hits a six or just have a heated argument. Loudness... Continue Reading →
The acclaimed Ecole Mondiale World School, Mumbai, takes The Land of the Setting Sun & Other Nature Tales (co-authored by Dr. Raza H. Tehsin and me) as a textbook for their Grade 6 students! Thanks to the proactive teachers and librarians. Interacting with Ecole Mondiale students...
So this is what Wild in the Backyard is about You Tube: Wild in the Backyard
My new book Wild in the Backyard, unleashed! Publisher: Penguin India Age: No bar Ever wondered why this world’s called a rat race? Why does your teacher call you the chatter bird of the class? How did those dratted lice get in your hair? Let's find out the answers to these and more in this... Continue Reading →
My Column in The Hindu Terrific talkers - II AREFA TEHSIN Alex: Great conversationalist. A good yap: Mishka, the Siberian Husky NOC: Ghost buster Meet Mishka who says “I’m hungry”, NOC who asks you to “get out” and a few others... “Pieces of eight! Pieces of eight!” Captain Flint, Long John Silver’s talking parrot... Continue Reading →
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TERRIFIC talkers AREFA TEHSIN Popular pet:And great mimic.Photo: Special Arrangement Quick learner: Loves to imitate. Photo: Special Arrangement Not just birds, there are a few animals too who can mimic us. Take a look at them. “Never miss a chance to shut up,” Will Roger advised. And so have the sages and wise ones over... Continue Reading →
Fabulously flightless AREFA TEHSIN Strange as it may seem, some birds don’t fly. They have wings but it’s not possible for them to take off! So, what use are the wings? “If I were a bird, I’d sing a song And fly about the whole day long And when the night comes, go to... Continue Reading →
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