Central University of Kerala to Host International Conference on Molecular Signalling (Icms 2026)
The School of Biological Sciences, Central University of Kerala, in collaboration with the Society for Molecular Signalling, is jointly organising the International Conference on Molecular Signalling (ICMS 2026). Inaugurated by Padmanabhan Balaram.
Agropastoral landscapes as refuge for wildlife
“These landscapes in the Deccan Peninsula, with very few protected areas, are seen merely as agricultural landscapes… But we found pockets of natural habitats, which we have called refugia.”
Packing a punch

How experts explain “Punch,” the viral baby monkey’s abandonment and how a stuffed toy helps.
We couldn’t protect gorillas without improving community health’: Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka
Interview of Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka regarding the T.N. Khoshoo Memorial Award and the intersection of wildlife health and community health.
The Aravalli Range is Delhi’s Shield Against the Thar; It is Something the Sc Should Have Taken Note of

Down To Earth
For birds, the place is Madurai’s Samanatham wetland
A systematic bird diversity survey established that the Samanatham wetland area is a critical refuge for both migratory and resident species.
Migrant harriers emerge as unlikely gardeners of grasslands
Wintering harriers contribute to the seed dispersal of 137 plant species within India’s savannah-grasslands.
Lesser cattle egret numbers reduce Tamiraparani waterbird count
Bird census data shows a decline in waterbird counts in the Tamiraparani region.
Tamirabharani Waterbird Count spots over 21,000 birds of 69 species
The annual waterbird count results for the Tamirabharani river basin.
TWO NEW SPECIES OF ARMY ANTS DISCOVERED IN EASTERN GHATS
Two new species of the army ant genus Aenictus (A. chittoorensis and A. lankamallensis) discovered in Andhra Pradesh.