Biodiversity refers to the variety of life on Earth. It includes different species, ecosystems, and genetic diversity. Healthy biodiversity supports ecosystem services. These services are vital for human survival. They provide food, clean water, and medicine. India is home to rich biodiversity. It faces threats from habitat loss and pollution. Conservation efforts are essential to protect this natural heritage.
Recent research has revealed a new genus of freshwater fish named 'Koima' from the Eastern Ghats of India. This discovery reclassifies two species previously under the genus Nemacheilus....
The announcement on November 18, 2024, regarding the Slender-billed Curlew marks moment in conservation biology. This migratory shorebird, once found in western Siberia and the Mediterranean, is likely...
The Nugu Wildlife Sanctuary is under scrutiny for its ecological significance. Recommendations by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) to designate it as a core area of the...
The Western Ghats of Karnataka has recently gained recognition for its unique king cobra species. Known locally as 'Kalinga Sarpa', this snake is now scientifically named Ophiophagus Kaalinga....
Pollinators play a vital role in global agriculture. They are essential for the production of over 75% of food crops and flowering plants. However, pollinator populations are declining...
Recent research has revealed a new genus of freshwater fish named Koima, endemic to the Western Ghats of India. This discovery was made by a team from Kerala...
The Maldives is facing a critical environmental crisis. Recent studies reveal that nearly a quarter of its mangrove forests have died off due to record-high sea levels. This...
Recent studies highlight the alarming fate of temperate rainforests due to climate change. Researchers from the University of Leeds warn that under a ‘business-as-usual’ scenario, over 68 per...
As global temperatures rise and CO2 levels soar, scientists are keen to learn from past climate events. A recent study sheds light on how tropical rainforests responded to...
Recent reports indicate that South Africa has emerged as the largest exporter of big cats and their body parts globally. This alarming trend is driven by a poorly...
