In a first, researchers create framework to eradicate invasive weeds

Invasive species threaten our biodiversity. With this framework, scientists hope to ensure benefits for both environment and rural communities

Nigeria and Senegal raise concern about NDF for trade in hunting trophies at CMS CoP 13

A study on ‘Non-Detriment Findings’ (NDF) on trophy-hunting was flagged by Nigeria and Senegal

Ungulate thought to be extinct re-discovered in Vietnam

The silver-backed chevrotain is neither a rodent nor a cervid but is, in fact, the world's smallest hoofed animal

Accelerating climate change threatens animals’ ability to adapt

Rising global temperatures will negatively impact numerous species vital to function of the natural world    

Avoiding climate breakdown depends on protecting Earth’s biodiversity — can the COP15 summit deliver?

COP15 brings together parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) with a goal of negotiating this decade’s biodiversity …

Bird species in northeastern India shifting to higher elevations, face threat of extinction

Researchers say certain bird species shifting to degraded forest systems for climate change adaptation may go extinct  

Free-ranging domestic cats threat to conservation, eat 2,084 species globally & pushing some to extinction: Study

Almost half of the species were birds, followed by reptiles and mammals  

Miracle on the Steppe: The Saiga has beaten extinction for now, finds new IUCN Red List

Only 6% of the population was left in 2003, a decade after the break-up of the Soviet Union

Threatened species up by 25% in Queensland’s Wet Tropics due to climate change

Habitat loss, alterations in ecosystems and invasive species are among major threats  

Two of five amphibians threatened with extinction; climate change emerging as primary driver: Study

Habitat loss, diseases and climate change are majorly deteriorating the status of vertebrates

2022 too short, too far: A sixth mass extinction is unfolding

Down To Earth recaps the primary environment, health and developmental news from 2022

Film screening, bird watching, trekking: How Arunachal celebrated 15 years of Bugun Liocichla

Bugun liocichla was the first bird to be discovered in India since its independence

Environmental assessments hugely underestimate wildlife impacts: Study

Methods used in assessing environmental impact seldom consider how species move around between different sites

Climate change effect: Northern climes no longer safe haven for migratory animals

The population of migratory species declines as moving to the north proves to be less beneficial and potentially dangerous

Environment ministry issues advisory to import live exotic animals 

Document fails to address issues such as invasive species and zoonotic disease, experts say

Regulations on shisham trade hit rosewood artisans

The reason for the dip, claims India, is the decision to include the entire Dalbergia genus under Appendix II of CITES

Alien plants growing together threatening tiger habitats: Study

Multiple alien species affected soil nutrients in Kanha Tiger Reserve, put pressure on native forage plants and drove away herbivores

Southern Bihar’s Jamui district becomes an avian paradise

Two potential Ramsar sites in the district have welcomed a host of migratory birds from Eurasia this winter

COP28: Climate change having devastating impact on migratory species

Habitat loss, impact on reproduction, reduction in food availability among factors threatening migratory animal popualtions  

New study reveals sturgeon caviar sourced from illegal trade, labelled to mislead

Researchers found international market flouted CITES and EU wildlife regulations, other laws

Odisha bird poaching: 2 arrested with carcass of migratory birds in Chilika

Around 5 poachers have been arrested in the state since October 

Mammals under threat: 2nd extinction wave underway in Australia, Caribbean

New study predicts 558 species of mammals to be extinct by turn of century

African e-commerce platforms must address thriving illegal wildlife trade, urge international non-profits

Illegal trade in wild species undermines natural resources, threatens species with extinction, affects community livelihoods & can increase …

Native species over invasive: This Tamil Nadu village is a pioneer in climate action

Vast patches of wastelands in the region were invaded by the alien, invasive Karuvelam tree or prosopis juliflora

‘Let’s get real’: Scientists discover a new way climate change threatens cold-blooded animals

Ectotherms will need even more energy in a warmer world — increasing extinction risk