A rare study maps the changing nature of coral reefs off Tamil Nadu’s coast

The impact of climate change on corals is widely known, but very few studies have been conducted in India.

Neha Jain

· Jan 24, 2020 · 01:30 pm

Meet the woman who is single-handedly trying to save Kolkata’s Rabindra Sarovar lake

Sumita Banerjee’s conservation attempts have earned her love and respect, but also some enemies.

Mou Chakraborty

· Dec 20, 2019 · 08:30 pm

A new study proves how the Asian Hornbill maintains forest dynamics over long distances

The study, conducted in Arunachal Pradesh’s Pakke tiger reserve, is the first of its kind.

Vrushal Pendharkar

· Dec 14, 2019 · 09:30 pm

Armed with smartphones and an Android app, citizens are mapping invasive plants in Tamil Nadu

Invasives are a menace in the Moyar-Bhavani landscape, impacting the growth of local species and groundwater.

Sharada Balasubramanian

· Dec 23, 2018 · 01:30 pm

Netwinged insects: Invisible caretakers of India’s forests, but little is known about them

These insects from the Neuroptera order prey on bugs that cause harm to trees and plants.

Geetha Iyer

· Sep 18, 2018 · 09:30 pm

Anthropocene vs Meghalayan: Why geologists are fighting over which epoch Earth is in

It was widely agreed that humans’ impact on nature is so significant that we have entered a new geological phase. But a recent announcement confused matters.

Simon Lewis, The Conversation

· Aug 11, 2018 · 08:30 pm

China is drawing birdwatching enthusiasts with responsible tourism

Gaoligongshan National Nature Reserve shows a new paradigm towards birdwatching and local profitability is developing in China.

Deepa Basnet

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Wu Ning

· Feb 10, 2018 · 08:30 pm

Why the evolutionary link between flowerpeckers and mistletoes is crucial to the forests

The feisty flowerpecker is small enough to hide behind a leaf or to hold in a closed fist.

TR Shankar Raman

· Aug 19, 2017 · 11:30 am

Watch: Langurs in Rajasthan were moved to grief when they found BBC's baby robot monkey 'dead'

A rare display of mourning caught accidentally on camera.

Scroll Staff

· Jan 13, 2017 · 04:00 pm

Robot camera finds colourful creatures under Antarctic sea ice

Footage captured by the Australian Antarctic Division showed sponges, sea spiders, urchins, sea cucumbers and sea stars.

Scroll Staff

· Dec 22, 2016 · 09:50 am

Snow leopard ‘rape’ on ‘Planet Earth II’: What is the nature documentary coming to?

The real culprits of the attack on a female leopard by two males are anthropomorphism and the need to make nature engaging for viewers.

Mike Jeffries, The Conversation

· Nov 22, 2016 · 12:00 pm

Drama, emotion and a spine-chilling chase: Welcome to ‘Planet Earth II’

David Attenborough returns with a brand new edition full of action and stunning sequences.

Boshika Gupta

· Nov 08, 2016 · 07:15 pm