‘Species’ is a concept invented by human beings. And that concept is not clear-cut
Why everyone should develop a home garden
Human-driven speciation: A peek into how we may alter the morphology of African elephants
Drug debacle: Endangered vulture population still under threat
Is apple really good for the Himalayas?
Apple is the major crop in hills, but its role as a water guzzler or spread of orchards at ...
The forgotten tigons and litigons of Alipore Zoo and other hybrids
It is important to know about the lives of hybrids at Alipore and globally, given the baggage hybridisation has had ...
Habitat of bird that flies non-stop for 5 days from Japan to Australia under threat
Urban development continues to threaten Latham’s Snipe habitats. Several snipe sites in eastern Australia are at risk from housing ...
Melting Mongolian ice reveals fragile artifacts that provide clues about how past people lived
Ice patches also preserve ‘ecofacts’ that trace important ecological changes, like shifting tree lines or changing animal habitats
New discovery gives world’s most endangered turtle a fighting chance
A 500-year-old legend is key to the survival of a rare giant softshell turtle
Colourising conservation is a work in progress
It is up to us to ensure that human diversity is represented fairly in our endeavours to protect biodiversity
Can painting a blade black save Great Indian Bustards from wind turbines?
A regulatory slowdown in wind power production could result from failing to address the harm caused by turbines to ...
How do Olympic athletes stack up against invertebrates? Not very well
Once you take the relative sizes into account, it’s clear invertebrates have the winning edge
Undercover investigations expose wildlife killing contests in the US
Welcome to the cruel world of wildlife killing contests, family events where children play amidst piles of slaughtered animals ...
UN: $200 billion increase in fund flow to developing countries for managing nature
It is one of many demands and targets that have been set through 2030 in the just-released official draft ...
Why we should change how we talk about nonhuman animals
We wouldn’t say “it” or “that” when referring to humans, so why would we for other sentient individuals?
Frontline forest workers: ‘Heroes in the strife’ of the COVID-19 lockdown
They have been performing duties in some of the most risky areas in extraordinary times. Yet, unlike health workers and police, ...
Sherni: A Bollywood film that knows its environmentalism well
Every scene is finely etched in this very accurate portrayal of how India’s forest service actually works
Darwin got sexual selection backwards, research suggests
Sexual selection is most pronounced not when potential mates are scarce but when they’re abundant, finds a new study
World Crocodile Day: How crocodilians square off against big cats
Here are some remarkable examples of crocodilian predation involving large wild cats based on published literature
World Sea Turtle Day 2021: Seven reasons why marine turtles deserve their own day
From historic trade to modern tourism, as ecosystem engineers and biological transporters, sea turtles are an important part of ...
Tribal hunting rights vs wildlife protection laws: Is there a middle ground?
Forest rights in India reflect correlative duties of tribal communities to preserve wildlife and it is in consonance to ...
Why we need a road map for ecological restoration in India
Identifying priority areas for restoration, enhancing biodiversity and preventing natural disasters should comprise areas of focus
How Tamil Nadu villagers actually view ‘rogue’ elephants
The villagers neither consider these giants as threats to their lives nor a disturbance. They just enjoy their presence ...
COVID-19 calls for a thoughtful appraisal about humanity’s equation with animals
Animals in captivity in zoos, circuses and other facilities, should be given humane treatment, should not be bred indiscriminately ...
Sea sparkle blues: What sparkly tides mean for India’s marine ecosystems
A rise in blooms of Sea Sparkle may lead to more large-scale fish mortality
