Australian couple bought a cattle farm and planted 34,000 trees. Years later, koalas and wildlife are returningIn 2020, Australian couple Brett and Lisa Vercoe bought a 30-hectare former cattle property near Coffs Harbour in New South Wales and began...
20 Aug, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
Delhi Master Plan 2047: Key highlights of blueprint for housing, metro & YamunaDelhi's Master Plan 2047 targets 40 lakh new homes and a 695-km metro network by 2047. It includes redevelopment for unauthorized colonies ...
20 Aug, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
Earlier this year, Los Angeles made 8 trips to Encino Reservoir searching for one endangered bird; they found none, but 60 wildlife species emerged before a 10-acre solar project moved aheadCity biologists made eight separate field trips to Encino Reservoir searching for one endangered songbird. They found zero Least Bell’s vir...
19 Aug, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
A UK tenant farmer made environmental changes years ago. In 2024, she helped create England's largest temperate rainforest nature reserveIn a remarkable ecological achievement, Borrowdale, Cumbria, is now home to England's largest temperate rainforest reserve. This initiative...
19 Aug, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
In 1986, a biologist with a severe stutter persuaded Belize to create the world's first jaguar preserve, then he envisioned a 5,000-mile wildlife corridorAlan Rabinowitz transformed his struggle with a severe stutter into a powerful voice for conservation. Inspired by his childhood bond with ...
19 Aug, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
In 2022, a four-month-old bar-tailed godwit left Alaska on its first migration; it flew 13,560 km nonstop and reached Tasmania 11 days laterA remarkable bar-tailed godwit embarked on a breathtaking journey, soaring 8,425 miles from Alaska to Tasmania in a single, relentless stre...
18 Aug, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
In 1904, Newfoundland released just 4 moose onto the island after an earlier introduction. 122 years later, their descendants number about 110,000 and have become powerful drivers of change across the island's forestsMoose impact on Newfoundland forests: Newfoundland introduced four moose in 1904, which now number around 110,000. These animals significan...
17 Aug, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
The hidden owl war: An invasive owl is conquering ancient forests, putting the threatened northern spotted owl at even greater riskInvasive barred owls are occupying ancient forests vital for northern spotted owls. These aggressive competitors concentrate in the exact h...
13 Aug, 2026, 10.20 PM IST
In 1920, Washington planted 507 Norway maples along 16th Street to honor its war dead; the invasive species later spread into Rock Creek ParkIn 1920, Washington DC planted Norway maples as a tribute to World War I veterans. Initially seen as a living memorial, these trees became ...
13 Aug, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
In 1964, Wisconsin closed this railway line. Today, 60,000 visitors come here every yearA railway line in Wisconsin that stopped carrying trains in 1964 has found a surprising second life. The former Elroy-Sparta route is now a...
12 Aug, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
Human-wildlife conflict: Parliamentary panel backs AI, drones and GIS for mitigationInnovative tools like GIS and AI are being explored to enhance responses to human-wildlife conflicts. The committee emphasized strategies f...
05 Aug, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
North America once had 400 million beavers, nearly wiped out by the 1900s; they are now helping shield wildfire-prone stream corridors in northeastern Washington from flamesBeavers, once a dominant presence in North America, shaped resilient ecosystems that thrived as they created vast wetland habitats. Their n...
04 Aug, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
In the 1980s, Dutch ecologists released cattle, horses, and deer into a fenced polder to recreate “wild Europe”; in one winter, its herds collapsedOostvaardersplassen's ambitious rewilding project sought to revive Europe’s ecological history with the introduction of tough native specie...
30 Jul, 2026, 08.54 PM IST
In 1966, Florida ecologists covered mangrove islands with giant tents and fumigated every insect, then watched life rebuild from nothingIn 1966, scientists fumigated small Florida islands, removing nearly all animal life. Within weeks, new species arrived, and islands largel...
30 Jul, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
Wayanad Landslides: The hills are alive, but have a warningWayanad faces escalating ecological crises and deadly landslides. Recent disasters highlight unscientific development and policy conflicts....
09 Jul, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
‘Harmony of the wild’: IAS officer marvels at elephant's chance encounter with deer herd. Just 240 km from Bengaluru, this lush tiger reserve promises an unforgettable wildlife escapeA heartwarming video from Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, shared by IAS officer Supriya Sahu, captured a rare, peaceful encounter between a majest...
04 Jul, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
Mountain lions left this suburb a century ago; one returned to Stanford's preserve in 2015, and woody plants grew 64-fold in just 11 yearsA Stanford study reveals that even a single visiting mountain lion can dramatically reshape ecosystems in small preserves. Researchers obse...
02 Jul, 2026, 04.15 PM IST