India Eco Watch: Major ecological happenings of the week (Feb 10-17)

Down To Earth brings you the top happenings in the world of ecology, botany and zoology

A far cry

What makes an animal clever? Research shows intelligence is not just about using tools

Species that use tools aren’t necessarily better at solving problems than species that don’t

Bony home

Can ants think?

A multi-pronged attack

The people of southern Zimbabwe have found a variety of ways and means to upgrade the quality of the environment in their part of the world

Five actions Madagascar's president must take to save country's biodiversity

Andry Rajoelina’s term represents the last chance to save some of Madagascar’s incredible natural heritage

No mercy killing

The invisible mountain

Reworking of times past

In the race to make a fast buck from Jurassic Park, Spielberg lost a cinematic shot at recreating the complex ecosystem where dinosaurs ruled Earth

Meet thy neighbours

Every existence has its excuse, it is said. Every year taxonomists in India venture into uncharted landscapes and scan every nook and corner to …

Species census

Total number of known species on Earth are rising. A report by the International Institute for Species Exploration at Arizona State University, US,…

Boom-time for koalas

Sweet tooth

Like humans, plants, too, have a penchant for sugar

Changing colour

Who winds body clock?

Scientists discover protein that helps plants, animals mark time

Growing old in the wild

The conventional belief is that animals don't live into old age, but succumb much earlier to "unnatural" causes. Recent research, however, …

Climate change forces Red-tailed Hawk to skip migration

According to experts, the bird has become a year-round resident, giving up embarking on a long journey southwards

Eavesdropping on animals via satellite

Technological advances allow biologists to sit in their labs and monitor animal movements.

Save squirrels

Damnation abounds

Warm and uncomfortable

Altered habitats caused by increasing temperatures are threatening penguins in Antarctica

Feline felling

Lost wonder

The world has lost one-third of its natural wealth in 25 years, says a WWF report

Island of treasure