JOURNAL OF THE BOMBAY NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY
The natural world.
A closer look.
A home for the observations, discoveries and research that deepen our understanding of life on Earth.
Every habitat holds a story worth understanding.
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Natural history.
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SCIENCE ROOTED IN OBSERVATION
From a moment in the field
to a lasting contribution
to science.
Nature rewards a curious eye. JBNHS brings together research in natural history, taxonomy, zoology and botany, connecting careful observation with a deeper understanding of the living world.
Published by the Bombay Natural History Society, the journal continues a tradition of discovery that began in 1886.
Get to know the journalFOLLOW YOUR CURIOSITY
A world of connections.
Birds & their habitats
Behaviour, distribution and the places birds call home.
Explore researchZoology & biodiversity
The remarkable diversity of animal life.
Explore researchBotany & plant life
Understanding plants and the landscapes they shape.
Explore researchEcology & conservation
Research that informs the protection of nature.
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New perspectives.
Enduring curiosity.
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OBSERVE. UNDERSTAND. CONSERVE.THE SOCIETY BEHIND THE SCIENCE
A shared commitment
to the living world.
Since 1883, the Bombay Natural History Society has brought research, education and public awareness together in the service of nature conservation.
JBNHS is part of that continuing conversation between people, science and the natural world.
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Your observation could
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