November 26, 2020
Meet the new burrowing frog from Bengaluru
Amphibian discoveries in India have been on the rise in the recent past, with most species discoveries being from biodiversity hot-spots or at least forested landscapes with green cover.
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November 25, 2020
Angling now allowed in reserve forest areas of Uttarakhand
The Uttarakhand forest department has decided to allow angling with certain conditions in reserve forest areas of the state, lifting a ban imposed on the activity in 2018.
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November 15, 2020
Environmentalists Rejoice after the UP Government Recognizes Soor Sarovar as Ramsar Site
Environmentalists have hailed the Uttar Pradesh government's decision to declare Agra's Soor Sarovar (Keetham lake) as a Ramsar site.
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November 13, 2020
Researchers Develop New Approach to Identity Cryptic Species
Frogs of genus Minervarya are common throughout south Asia. However, there is very little information on their genetic data and distribution range. In India, the species, Minervarya Syhadresnsis, is abundant in the northern Western Ghats.
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November 03, 2020
Wetlands at risk as the incidences of droughts rise
In a major study, researchers have shown how droughts are threatening the health of wetlands globally.
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Soumi Dey -
November 01, 2020
Dance of the bees
Communication across various species is a complex affair for humans to comprehend. The uniqueness in each species is also interesting.
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October 12, 2020
Nature protection takes backseat in most pandemic recovery plans
Most countries are failing to invest in nature-related economic reforms or investments in their Covid-19 pandemic recovery plans, says a study.
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October 10, 2020
Migratory bird species face extinction, need global protection: UN treaty head
Migratory bird species are in danger of extinction globally. International cooperation is must.
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Ananda Bannerjee -
September 24, 2020
Living with Leopards with Dr Vidya Athreya
Dr Vidya Athreya, PhD, is an award winning wildlife scientist who has been working on the human-leopard interactions for more than a decade. Athreya has done her field research in Maharashtra — a state where leopards and people share “croplands” and human
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Sophie Ibbotson -
August 17, 2020
In The Shadow Of Lady Liuwa
A single lioness’ legacy permeates the inimitable savannah of Liuwa National Park
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