In one of India’s eight biodiversity hotspots, unchecked development has reduced forest cover by 26%

Uttara Kannada is home to more than 4,600 flowering plants, 508 birds and 120 mammals.

Kapil Kajal

· Jul 09, 2020 · 01:30 pm

In the Western Ghats, 2.2 lakh trees will be axed to make way for upcoming rail line

The line, connecting Hubballi and Ankola, poses a risk to 2,500 endemic species.

Kapil Kajal

· May 12, 2020 · 01:30 pm

A chance spotting in the Western Ghats led to the discovery of a new wood snake species

The Palghat Gap may be causing diversification of species in the region.

Aathira Perinchery

· Apr 23, 2020 · 08:30 pm

Australian bushfires killed a billion animals, but also revived some bird and plant species

With new types of birds, reptiles and mammals, the ecosystem may have changed forever.

Kathryn Teare Ada Lambert, The Conversation

· Feb 22, 2020 · 09:30 pm

Despite the decline in biodiversity in the UK, these insects, mosses and lichens are thriving

The most interesting is the case of freshwater insect species, which saw a decline initially and then bounced back.

Charlie Outhwaite, The Conversation

· Feb 20, 2020 · 09:30 pm

DNA barcoding helped Indian researchers identify two new termite species in an unlikely home

Unlike other termites, species from this genus dwell in soil and don’t gorge on wood.

GBSNP Varma

· Jan 12, 2020 · 08:30 pm

Thackeray’s cat snake and a case of mistaken identity

Discovered in the Western Ghats, the ‘Boiga thackerayi sp. nov’ is the first known species of the Boiga snake that feeds on frog eggs.

Sahana Ghosh

· Nov 21, 2019 · 09:30 pm

Maharashtra is encouraging fisherfolk to conserve mangroves by introducing lucrative crab farming

As the crab farmers utilise the space between the mangrove shrubs, the community no longer cuts the branches for fuel wood or other purposes.

Hiren Kumar Bose

· Jan 20, 2018 · 07:30 pm

Photos: Finally, an Indian agency has recorded the stunning biodiversity of the Sunderbans

The salinity profile, which is critical for the existence of mangroves, is increasing and adversely affecting the biodiversity in the region.

Bhavya Khullar

· Oct 14, 2017 · 07:30 pm

Five rare species that will benefit from Great Himalayan National Park getting World Heritage listing

Unesco World Heritage Committee will make the announcement in Doha later this month.

Aarefa Johari

· Jun 09, 2014 · 06:13 am