Story Behind The Blog And The Name

Hello! Merry Christmas people!

I hope this article finds you safe and healthy.

I am Sakshi Saini, a final year master's student at Amity Institute of Forestry and Wildlife, Amity University, Uttar Pradesh, India. My primary interest include urban ecology and birds. Apart from that, I am also interested in insects. In fact, it is these insects which got me in the field of wildlife but that's an entire different story which I will tell you later.

So, you might be wondering why I started this blog at the first place and why should should we go through her blogs when there are so many other interesting blogs on wildlife?

I started this blog to improve my writing style to be honest. Secondly, this blog will give me necessary motivation and space to step out of my comfort zone. I have never written my opinion and comments about different research papers and events related to wildlife. I'll do that here.

This blog is not just for researchers but also for other people interested in wildlife. I'll post some of my field experiences, some artworks, comments on research papers, basic information on different behaviours of animals. So, it will be a fun journey for both you and me where we both will learn something new with each post.

Now next question is this unique name of blog right? Why this name?

"Feuillemorte" is a French word which means an autumn leaf. It is a brownish orange colour that is deeper than gold pheasant (Merriam-Webster). You have seen an autumn leaf, right? It looks soo beautiful and fascinating.

Autumn leaves signify change and impermanence of life. It suggests that everyday is unique and comes with its own mysteries. Each leaf has its own story. Similarly each biological phenomenon is mysterious and interesting in its own ways. It also implies that science is constantly changing and evolving. The theory which is accepted by most researchers today can be rejected by them in coming years.

The name "Feuillemorte" signifies that me and my blog are constantly growing, adapting and evolving. Your comments and suggestions are most welcome.

I hope you enjoy your stay at my blog.

With this, I sign off!

 

~Sakshi

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