The forest is known for its birds, butterflies and other insects. But mammals? The highlight of the morning, and the most surprising find was the spotting of wild hares in the forest. Prasanna, one of the volunteers wrote to the PNLIT email group, “Yes you can call it a miracle that these beautiful creatures are still surviving despite all odds”.
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