10 Most Critically Endangered Animals in the world

These 10 species are the most likely to go extinct in the next few years

Linking Up

Development of a protected area network is necessary to save the plants and animals of Sikkim

COSTA RICA

Study identifies potential areas for discovering new plant species in Indian grasslands

Over 200 endemic plant species have so far been discovered from the Indian savanna, finds study

Rocky outcrops: An ecosystem being erased before it's completely discovered

The outcrops, which play a key role in water catchments, are fading out even before they have been discovered

Forays of Ignorance

There is something seriously amiss in the way studies of wildlife have been conducted in Sikkim

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Severe impact

Many species may become extinct due to global warming

Sixth mass extinction will be worse than previously thought, say scientists

The population of around 33% of the species currently categorised as ‘non-threatened’ by the IUCN Red List show a declining trend

Rare dinosaur eggs found in Narmada Valley show how ancient reptiles shared traits with today’s birds: Study

Eggs belong to 6 species, suggesting a higher diversity of these extinct giants in India

All 5 freshwater dolphins threatened, 31 species extinct: IUCN Red list

Over-harvesting, destructive fishing methods and introduction of predatory species among major reasons for increasing decline of 17 fish species …

The CO2 factor

Global warming, say researchers, was responsible for mass extinction of life forms some 200 million years ago

Ignored threat

Climate change threatens species’ genetic diversity too

Earth on verge of mass extinction

Event will be human-induced, warn scientists

Ape and human cast

Fossils>> Dinosaur • The UK/South Africa

Back to life

Sunderbans threatened

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Should we bring back the dodo? De-extinction is a feel-good story, but these high-tech replacements aren’t really ‘resurrecting’ species

A section of scientists have argued that de-extinction will eventually help restore ecosystems. But others disagree

Recall of the wild

A huge debate surrounds the use of synthetic biology for environmental conservation

Threatening trade

Vanishing green

Nature better off with indigenous people, indicates global report

The findings of the first-ever Global Assessment Report on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services are important in the light of the ongoing Supreme …

1000000 species under extinction. Blame humans

The Global Ecosystem Assessment by Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services shows the current rate and …

Bihar makes an attempt to boost gharial population

Population of the reptiles in India has declined by up to 94 per cent in past few years due to rampant hunting and killing for their skin