‘Developing a Red List of India’s fungi is imperative’

NSK Harsh of the Forest Research Institute, Dehradun, talks to Down To Earth about the Red List of India’s Fungi that he is preparing

Giraffe at risk of extinction, warns IUCN

Recently updated IUCN Red List classifies giraffe as ‘threatened’ after the species' population declined by 40 per cent in 30 years

Two new species of moss rose discovered in south India

Both new species of Portulaca grow in sandy soil accumulated on rocky plateaus of Badami and Guledgudda taluks. They are restricted in …

Genetic study reveals presence of rare sub-species of hog deer

Researchers at Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun reported presence of a small population of hog deer in Keibul Lamjao National Park (KLNP), …

International Day for Biological Diversity 2020: Spotlight on nature-based solutions

The purpose of observing the International Day for Biological Diversity is to highlight importance of conserving biodiversity

South Asian nations will now cooperate to save the vulture

Most rapid decline in vulture populations recorded in Asia