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BIRDS AND HABITAT BALANCE
More trees do not always mean more birds, and a Japanese study found grassland species fell by over 70% near shelterbelts, showing that restoring habitat can sometimes reduce biodiversityA surprising study reveals that planting trees as windbreaks on farms can devastate bird populations, particularly those needing open grass...- Does planting more trees on farmland actually hurt bird populations? Here's what a new study reveals about hidden risks of tree plantingNew research from Japan reveals that planting trees for conservation, while beneficial for some birds, can negatively impact species relian...
- Over 1,500 bat species carry thousands of deadly viruses but rarely get sick, and scientists are only just beginning to understand whyBats possess a unique, preactivated innate immune defense that stops viruses from fully replicating, even after cell entry. This remarkable...
- 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...
- 7 hours drive from Bengaluru lies a magical lake turns 'pink' during this time of the yearPulicat Lake near Chennai has transformed into a breathtaking spectacle, with thousands of flamingos creating a vibrant pink landscape. Thi...
- 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....
- Why Do Animals Deliberately Swallow Stones? The Strange Survival Trick Hidden in Their StomachsAnimals across diverse species, from crocodiles to birds and even young sea lions, intentionally swallow stones, a practice known as gastro...
- The One Inexpensive Food That Can Bring Robins Back to Your Winter GardenWinter's chill makes food scarce for robins, forcing dietary shifts. Gardeners can help by offering fruits like apples and pears, and mealw...
- Why Some Urban Birds Build Nests with Cigarette Butts: A Surprising Survival StrategyCity birds are using discarded cigarette butts to build better nests. House finches and house sparrows incorporate these butts for warmth a...
- How Urban Life Is Forcing Birds to Evolve: Wing Shapes, Flight Skills, and Survival Secrets RevealedCity birds are changing fast. Their wings are getting shorter and rounder to navigate busy streets and buildings. Beaks are also adapting t...
- Scientists Noticed Something Different About Cockatoos Living in CitiesCity-dwelling sulphur-crested cockatoos exhibit remarkable curiosity, readily tackling new food challenges and unfamiliar objects. Studies ...
- World Penguin Day 2024: History, significance, interesting facts, and moreWorld Penguin Day on 25th April promotes penguin conservation, emphasizing the need for habitat protection, awareness of threats like pollu...
- Supreme Court probes Centre's response over Acme Solar's 1200 MW project & transmission line disputeThe Supreme Court has summoned the Centre over Acme Solar Holdings' plea for ratification of its 1200 MW solar projects and 400 kV overhead...
- Invasive species have pushed native ones to extinction, but not all cause negative impactsSome non-native species are a leading cause of species extinctions.
- IndianOil helps save migratory birds in West Bengal"Hunting of birds by unscrupulous visitors and poachers has opened up this bird sanctuary to existential threat. In addition to that, the o...
- Decline in Sarus crane population leaves bird watches worried on Big Bird DayOn a day when many in the country are celebrating Big Bird Day (Sunday), bird watchers in Bhopal are worried about rapid decline in populat...
- Number of migratory birds declinesWith the onset of winters, the region has started buzzing with the chirping of winged guests, which have started arriving from as far as Si...
- ‘Loss of habitat, veterinary drug responsible for vulture decline’Vulture Awareness day celebrated on first Saturday of September
- Sarus crane habitat faces threat at Yeshwant SagarAt a time when the population of the Sarus crane is reportedly declining in the country, city’s bird watchers have received another shock. ...
- WB approves $39 million for wildlife project in Bangladesh, NepalAs part of its effort to strengthen regional cooperation for wildlife protection in Asia, the World Bank has approved a $39 million financi...
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