Since childhood, I knew of Hampi as a significant site for its rich history. We have all studied about Hampi as the capital of the famous Vijayanagar kingdom, where jewels were sold in stacks on the roadside. Such was the wealth in the city of Hampi. I even visited Hampi as a kid, touring its many well-known temples and heritage sites. However, it was only many years later after I took interest in wildlife and nature that I learned of the rich biodiversity in the Hampi region - in terms of its diverse habitat along with its mammal and avian

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