The forests, wetlands, grasslands and coastal habitats of Andhra Pradesh will take centre stage at Hawa Mahal this weekend. A wildlife photography exhibition at Hawa Mahal on October 3 and 4 will showcase 150 photographs documenting the varied biodiversity of Andhra Pradesh.
The exhibition has been planned as an information-rich display rather than a collection of photographs alone. A dedicated display on various wildlife sanctuaries of Andhra Pradesh will explain their ecological significance and the species they support. “The idea is to showcase the rich biodiversity of Andhra Pradesh and spread awareness.
The show is intended to help visitors understand the forests and protected areas behind the photographs and the conservation work being undertaken there,” says Arunkumar Thyadi, a documentary filmmaker who has been closely associated with the Andhra Pradesh Forest Department.
Among the individual displays, Arun Thyadi’s Project Black will draw attention to one of the less understood groups in the wild: snakes. The collection is expected to provide visitors with a closer look at the diversity of snakes found across the State and the habitats they occupy. The project documents 18 species of snakes found in Andhra Pradesh, bringing together species as different as the king cobra and the Brahminy blind snake, one of the smallest snake species.
