Researchers discover new tree species in Tanzania mountains

Mischogyne iddi trees have larger leaves and range between 13 and 45 centimetre in diametre 

We taught bees a simple number language – and they got it

Honeybees can learn and apply challenging numerical concepts such as greater vs lesser items, a quantitative valuation of 'zero', and simple …

India needs specific anti-venom for snakebites in different regions

Snakebite, which is a neglected public health concern, causes nearly 50,000 deaths in India every year

How loss in bumblebee's diet can impact humans

Bumblebees are crucial for production of foods such as tomatoes and strawberries, cranberries, peppers, eggplants, and potatoes  

WRCS denies allegations of irregularities in owl conservation efforts

Wildlife Research and Conservation Society has issued the following rejoinder to a Down To Earth report (published August 19), titled Forest dept …

‘Chinese medicine’s use of animals a threat to entire world’

Down to Earth speaks to US scientist and doctor, David Gorski about Traditional Chinese Medicine in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic

Is illegal trade pushing the mongoose towards extinction?

Reports suggest that brushes made of mongoose hair are in great demand in several countries and are often smuggled to the US, the Middle East and …

'Don't misunderstand the leopard'

Few wildlife enthusiasts have tracked leopards more closely or known them more intimately than jonathan and Angela Scott, who have made the …

Camelids humanity’s true allies in combating desertification: FAO’s Qu Dongyu

Bactrian camels, dromedaries, alpacas, guanacos, llamas, and vicuñas ‘true heroes of resilience’ as they help millions of …

Mass fish kill in Bustillos lagoon as Mexico faces drought

Local authorities rush to control the damage by quicklime to stop spreading of diseases  

Goolar: The wonder flower which you should know about

Down To Earth discussed about goolar with nutritionist Sangeeta Khanna. Watch our new episode of The Green Kitchen to learn more

Book Excerpt: India’s love affair with vetiver

From ‘khus’ mats to ‘sharbat’, the humble but beloved vetiver has found its way into the daily rhythms of life in …

The emergence of cicadas in 2024 will rewire ecosystems

Two broods of the insect are appearing simultaneously for the first time in 200 years in North America  

Elephant tourism often involves cruelty — here are steps toward more humane, animal-friendly excursions

Part of the problem lies with governments, as many have marketed tourism as a way to fund conservation projects

Good while it lasted - III: Why this is a mass extinction

All evidence and calculations indicate a bleak situation for bio

Simply Put: Insect apocalypse

Development: Am I blocking your way?

Network Nature: The Place of Nature in the Digital Age

How do people avoid the stresses of the digital age?

Land Bridges: Ancient Environments, Plant Migrations, and New World Connections

Land bridges are the causeways of biodiversity.

Our Oldest Task – Making Sense of Our Place in Nature

This is a book about nature and culture. 

3,500 captive elephants are used to entertain tourists in India: Study

Report focuses on situation of captive elephants across Asia, including India

Carcass of whale shark found in Odisha

Forest officer guesses the animal was hit by a marine vessel; autopsy due

Rhinos to be reintroduced to Jim Corbett Tiger Reserve

The Uttarakhand Wildlife Board has decided to do so in three months time

World Environment Day in numbers: Natural resources

Simply Put: COVID-19 and MGNREGA