Green anacondas are the world’s heaviest snakes: Here’s how wetlands, ambush hunting, and biology shape their enormous sizeIn the realm of reptiles, the green anaconda reigns as the heavyweight champion among snakes, flourishing in the vibrant wetlands of South ...
20 May, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
Solar farms could be disrupting bird and bat migration, new studies revealSolar farms, vital for clean energy, are inadvertently harming migrating birds and bats. Their reflective surfaces mimic lakes, luring wild...
07 May, 2026, 10.02 PM IST
Scientists have discovered that cocaine-powered super salmon live longer and swim faster than normal salmonScientists found Atlantic salmon exposed to cocaine swam further and lived longer. This study highlights how drugs in waterways change aqua...
25 Apr, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
Earth Day 2026: How Canadian cities are turning April 22 into action, from clean-ups to climate learningEarth Day 2026 sees Canadians actively participating in environmental protection. From Quebec's wildlife cleanup to British Columbia's shor...
22 Apr, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
Word of the Day: PsammophileAs readers and writers continue to explore expressive and lesser-known terms, Psammophile offers a refreshing departure from the ordinary, ...
20 Apr, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
At Ranthambhore National Park, tiger climbs tree, braves sharp branches to hunt grey heron birds. Video goes viralA tiger was filmed climbing a tree in Ranthambore National Park to hunt grey heron chicks, a rare display of adaptability driven by hunger....
01 Apr, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
Aquaculture overtakes wild fisheries for first time: UN reportAquaculture now surpasses wild fisheries in aquatic animal production, playing a crucial role in global food needs, according to a UN repor...
08 Jun, 2024, 11.01 PM IST
HCL, Unleash join hands to develop solutions for aquatic ecosystem conservationCommenting on the partnership, Roshni Nadar Malhotra, CEO of HCL, and Chairperson of HCL Technologies, said: "HCL's collaboration with Unle...
22 May, 2022, 06.20 PM IST
PM Modi announces project for conservation of dolphinsTen years after Gangetic Dolphins were declared national aquatic animals, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Saturday a conservation...
15 Aug, 2020, 02.21 PM IST
Centre approves setting up a turtle sanctuary in Allahabad05 Oct, 2017, 09.07 AM IST
No Gangetic dolphin in RamgangaNot a single dolphin was found in Ramganga during the recent census of Gangetic dolphin conducted by forest department, WWF-India along wit...
10 Oct, 2015, 09.50 PM IST
Ban plastic bags and pressure horns in Ooty: Parliamentary panelTo maintain ecological balance in Ooty and Nilgiri hills, a parliamentary panel has recommended a host of measures including banning of pla...
12 Aug, 2015, 06.35 PM IST
Few wetlands impacted due to urbanization, development activities: GovernmentA few wetlands in the country have reportedly been impacted due to various developmental activities and urbanization, the government said o...
01 Aug, 2014, 09.30 PM IST
Few wetlands impacted due to urbanisation, development activities: GovernmentA few wetlands in the country have reportedly been impacted due to various developmental activities and urbanisation, the government said.
31 Jul, 2014, 03.38 PM IST
Vote on Account 2014: Budgetary allocation for MOEF hikedThe interim budget has given higher allocation for Environment and Forests this year compared to the full-fledged budget last year.
17 Feb, 2014, 09.37 PM IST
- Dredging, illegal fishing hurting dolphin numbers
A major stretch of Yamuna river between Panchnada and Sangam (Allahabad), considered a suitable habitat for highly endangered Gangetic Dolp...
17 May, 2013, 11.42 AM IST
- Government clears proposal for launch of Aquatic ecosystems plan
The principal objective of the project is holistic conservation and restoration of the water quality of lakes and wetlands.
07 Feb, 2013, 02.27 PM IST