Biodiversity
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Climate change will lead to massive habitat loss for this signature subcontinental floodplains tree
The suitable habitat for hijol to grow in the India-Bangladesh landscape may shrink by 50.5% because of rainfall and temperature changes, according to a study.
Roopak Goswami
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Nepal’s appetite for momos is a threat to the endangered wild water buffalo
Crossbreeding domestic and endangered wild buffaloes can threaten the wild population, but people do it anyway because of the high demand for the meat.
Abhaya Raj Joshi
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World’s ‘grumpiest cat’ found taking refuge on the world’s highest mountain
The presence of the manul, a cold-adapted cat species, has been confirmed on the slopes of Sagarmatha.
Abhaya Raj Joshi
Trending
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‘Knowing we’re mortal gives us purpose’: Nobel laureate Venki Ramakrishnan on his new book
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Ramachandra Guha: How Narendra Modi has undermined the practice of science in India
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‘We are living in perpetual fear’: Prajwal Revanna video leaks spark panic among women in Hassan
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Banana republic in the making?: A South Asian perspective on India from Kathmandu
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BJP Karnataka’s online video sparks outrage for ‘demonising Muslims’
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The global decline in insect populations is making it harder to grow food
New research from China shows how the loss of insects is destabilising food webs.
Stuart Reynolds, The Conversation
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Nepal was convinced of its plan to revive the wild water buffalo population, until things went wrong
Known as ‘arna’ in Nepali, the wild water buffalo is listed as globally endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
Tulsi Rauniyar
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In China, overharvesting and habitat loss threaten its diverse wild orchid population
The Chinese use wild herbs including forest-grown orchids to prepare traditional medicines.
Hong Liu, The Conversation
Video
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Watch: This man fused hip-hop with Bharatnatyam to dance to Shakira’s ‘Hips Don’t Lie’
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Watch: Comedian hilariously mimics different types of announcements at railway stations
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Eco India: A new buzzword for a protein rich animal feed: Insect farming
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Eco India, Episode 259: How future-proof innovations can revolutionize the way we protect nature
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Video: What will it take to bring back peace to Manipur?
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COP15: India pushes for new, dedicated fund to implement framework for halting biodiversity loss
Union minister Bhupendra Yadav said developing countries bear most of the burden of implementing biodiversity conservation targets and so need adequate funds.
Scroll Staff
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India’s pastoralists, with their deep knowledge of ecosystems, have much to offer conservationists
Rather than dismissing these communities as backward, incorporating their rights and know-how can point the way towards preserving diverse environments.
Natasha Maru
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From Asia to Africa, China-funded dams pose a substantial risk to biodiversity
In Indonesia, the Batang Toru hydropower dam will fragment and submerge a large chunk of a rare orangutan’s habitat.
Divya Narain, The Conversation
The Reel
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How actor Shahana Goswami flies under the radar and above the competition
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‘Presumed Innocent’ trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal plays a lawyer accused of murdering his lover
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‘Lampan’ trailer: Marathi series is based on Prakash Narayan Sant’s stories
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Watch: ‘Murder in Mahim’ series is based on Jerry Pinto’s crime novel
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‘Women Of My Billion’ review: What happens when women get talking
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The ancient journey of tropical African trees to Southeast Asia via India
Dipterocarps, a group of trees dominant in Southeast Asian tropical rainforests, originated from Africa around 100 million years ago, according to new evidence.
Neha Jain
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The chaotic urbanisation in India is claiming another casualty: migrant butterflies
Females are under extra stress because splintered habitats have increased their flight burdens, say researchers.
Sahana Ghosh
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Global wildlife populations have declined by 68% since 1970, says WWF report
The ‘Living Planet Report 2020’ said that human activity was the major reason for the dip in biodiversity population.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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IPL 2024: Ravindra Jadeja stars with all-round performance in Chennai’s win over Punjab
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Women’s T20 World Cup: India to face Pakistan on October 6 as ICC announce tournament schedule
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24 final: Mumbai City beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant for second Cup title
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IPL 2024: Bengaluru keep play-off hopes alive on back of dominating win over Gujarat
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Shooting, Baku World Cup: Shreyasi Singh placed eight at end of first day of women’s trap event