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500 plants, 100 birds, 25 butterfly species: At 23, Delhi boy turns home terrace into lush urban forest. How a childhood love for birdwatching sparked a mission to protect urban wildlife- Scientists found a tropical butterfly that appears to slow its own aging, and one species can live for 348 days as a result
- In the 1950s, Swiss farmers intensified and mechanized their fields; nine decades of records now reveal an unexpected divide: butterflies are still struggling, while forest beetles have fully bounced back
- India's magical Valley reopens again for visitors, but only for a few months. Trekking, a UNESCO site, rare flowers and Himalayan views. How to reach, nearby attractionsThe Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand has opened its gates for tourists. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is famous for its colorful alpine b...05 Jun, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
- 600 sq ft rainforest, 100 plant varieties, 17 bird species: Retired Bengaluru techie turns terrace into mini forest with homegrown cherries, dragon fruit, coffee and more, keeping temperatures cooler and the air cleanerIn Bengaluru, a retired engineer has cultivated a vibrant 600 sq ft rooftop rainforest, a testament to urban green restoration. This mini-f...31 May, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
- One of South India’s most stunning trekking trails ends with a heart-shaped lake atop a hill — and clouds may join you on lucky daysWayanad in Kerala presents a captivating trekking experience to Chembra Peak. The journey leads to Hridaya Saras, a unique heart-shaped lak...16 May, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
- The border-planning trick that keeps pollinators visiting from spring to frostGarden borders can be more than just seasonal displays. By planning carefully, gardeners can create vibrant spaces that support pollinators...13 May, 2026, 05.14 PM IST
- Celastrina iryna: New US butterfly species named after Ukrainian refugee Iryna ZarutskaA new butterfly species, Celastrina iryna, has been discovered in the southeastern United States. Researchers named it in memory of Iryna Z...27 Oct, 2025, 07.36 AM IST
- Kaziranga National Park records 446 butterfly species17 Oct, 2024, 12.00 AM IST
- Rare new butterfly species identified in Kodagu’s western ghats hotspot15 Jan, 2024, 01.41 PM IST
- Delhi's annual week-long butterfly census records 75 species with the Blank Swift documented for the first timeDelhi's annual butterfly census has documented a total of 75 butterfly species in the city's seven biodiversity parks. Notably, the census ...06 Nov, 2023, 04.29 PM IST
- Key to butterfly climate survival may be colour codedA butterfly's ability to absorb or reflect heat from the sun with its wings could be a matter of life and death in a warming world, accordi...24 Sep, 2020, 10.45 AM IST
- Decoded: Scientists discover how butterflies change colourTheir colours warn predators that they contain toxins, which they get from the passion-vine plants they eat as caterpillars.02 Jun, 2016, 06.29 PM IST
- Two butterfly parks to be set up in UttarakhandUttarakhand government has decided to develop two butterfly parks one each in Kumaon and Garhwal regions of the state.27 Oct, 2015, 04.25 PM IST
- Catalogue of 1318 new species of butterfliesBhimtal-based butterfly expert on Indian species Peter Smetacek has come up with a catalogue of the butterflies of India. The catalogue fea...25 Oct, 2015, 07.33 PM IST
- Forgoing nasty tricks, this butterfly imitates to escape predatorsCaterpillars and adults of the Plain Tiger butterfly spend a lot of their time foraging among plants that produce toxic alkaloids so that t...12 Oct, 2015, 05.58 AM IST
- College takes up captive breeding, raises five species of butterfliesAfter finding encouraging results from their studies on butterflies in Alagar Hills in the district, American College in Madurai has succee...09 Oct, 2015, 09.55 AM IST
- Butterfly survey in Periyar Tiger Reserve records 246 speciesA total of 152 volunteers, including scientists, naturalists and students, participated in one of the largest butterfly surveys in the tige...27 Oct, 2014, 01.36 PM IST
- Mangalore's Butterfly Park is home to 118 butterfly speciesSammilan Shetty's Butterfly Park that was formally inaugurated in August this year has so far attracted 118 species including rare species ...31 Oct, 2013, 08.06 PM IST
- Rare butterfly sub-species discovered in Arunachal sanctuaryA rare sub-species of butterfly has been discovered by two scientists at Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary in West Kameng district of Arunachal ...11 Sep, 2013, 01.22 PM IST
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