Invasive Trees, Roaming Dogs, and the Fragile Balance of Thar’s Desert Predators
“For example, mesquite can alter grasslands and convert them into woody-dominated states, and thus favour generalist species. Species (of rodents) such as Rattus are more commonly found in mesquite thickets compared to open grassland specialists such as Millardia. Habitat structure driven by invasive species, and the associated differences in predation risk, microclimate and food availability, […]
Tamil Nadu: Rare Little Stint Arrive in Thoothukudi, Environmentalists Flag Habitat Loss of Migratory Birds
“Every winter, lots of migratory birds travel from Europe to India to overcome the climatic conditions and for the food resources. So here we are seeing the little stint. They are coming from Europe to India every winter in large numbers. They prefer seashore areas, especially the sulfans, mangroves and other seashore areas, where we […]
Western Ghats Under Siege as Years of Ignored Warnings Trigger Ecological Alarm
“Not only was the number of individuals higher in the forest stretch, but the number of species was also greater, indicating higher overall diversity along the section passing through the forests,” said K S Seshadri, then a research assistant and now a faculty member at Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and Environment, Bengaluru.
Study finds urban nature-based solutions overlook biodiversity
As the world looks for long-lasting solutions to environmental challenges, nature-based solutions (NbS) are often presented as a promising pathway. A new study assessing the benefits to biodiversity from NbS in urban areas of the Global South aims to better understand how effectively these interventions address urban challenges.
TIST 2026 Marks Decennial Edition at Salesian College
The Deanery of Sciences at Salesian College (Autonomous) successfully hosted the Two-Day National Conference on Trends in Science and Technology (TIST 2026) on 27–28 February, marking the decennial edition of the event launched in 2017.
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
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