Biodiversity
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
-
BJP’s street-fighters in coastal Karnataka want a share in power
-
The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
-
Lok Sabha polls: Ladakh MP rallies supporters after BJP drops him from candidate list
-
For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
-
Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
-
Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
-
Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
-
Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
-
‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
-
In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
-
Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
-
Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
Archery, World Cup Stage I: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
-
Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa
-
Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day
-
Boundaries and impact: The imbalance in IPL 2024 shows it is not a good time to be a bowler
-
IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller