Polar bears struggling to adapt to longer ice-free Arctic periodsPolar bears in Canada's Hudson Bay risk starvation as climate change lengthens periods without Arctic Sea ice, despite the creatures' willi...
14 Feb, 2024, 06.47 PM IST
Off California, sea otters feast and play a part in climate change battle30 Jun, 2021, 04.15 PM IST
Sunda Tigers: Genetically isolated by the sea levelSunda tigers are distinguished by heavy black stripes on their orange coats, giving them the perfect camouflage to mimic light reflection o...
24 Feb, 2020, 11.32 PM IST
- Hokkaido’s endangered bears keep cool with DHL on trans-continental flight06 Aug, 2018, 07.48 PM IST
Wild, wild country! Spot endangered Rothschild giraffes in Uganda or meet Giant Aldabra Tortoises in SeychellesHere's a roundup of some the best options to consider for your next holiday.
28 Jul, 2018, 10.56 AM IST
Explore the world's oldest rainforests, or go snorkelling with your little ones: This summer plan an adventure with the familyA travel expedition takes learning out of a classroom into the real world.
01 Mar, 2018, 02.54 PM IST
From Etosha National Park to the Tabin Wildlife Reserve, these safaris that are wilder than your wildest imaginationsEmbrace the biodiversity and creatures that call the wilderness their home.
09 Nov, 2017, 08.41 AM IST
Mining on coastal sand dunes poses environmental hazardMining in the dune sand along the coastal belt of Andhra Pradesh has raised many eyebrows.
14 Jun, 2015, 10.14 PM IST
- Chennai beaches set for Olive Ridley nesting season
Olive Ridley turtles are finding it tougher to nest on the city’s beaches with each passing year, having to elude fishing nets, find their ...
25 Dec, 2014, 03.45 AM IST
Depletion of Sea Cucumbers endangers marine eco systemSea Cucumber, or Holothurians, are marine animals with a leathery skin and an elongated body. They are found on the sea floor.
13 Oct, 2014, 12.15 PM IST
Wild Chinese Sturgeon faces extinctionWild sturgeons usually swim all the way from the sea waters to the river area to lay eggs around mid and late November after they become ma...
14 Sep, 2014, 03.36 PM IST
- Forest dept on turtle trail, to save Ridleys
They have been visiting Chennai’s coast for more than 110 million years, but they’re making new friends this time. Endangered Olive Ridley ...
29 Jan, 2014, 06.28 AM IST
- Indian fishermen oppose the cruel practice of shark 'finning'
The Association of Deep Sea Going Artisanal Fishermen (DSGAF) has urged the union ministry of environment and forests to take action agains...
09 May, 2013, 08.08 PM IST
Foresters to study coastline for turtle protection planThe Tamil Nadu forest department will take up a survey of the state’s coastline from January to draw up a plan for the conservation of sea ...
26 Sep, 2012, 04.02 AM IST
Olive Ridley turtles start mass nesting in OdishaSetting aside all speculations, the Olive Ridley sea turtles started their annual mass nesting near Rushikulya river mouth in Odisha's Ganj...
29 Feb, 2012, 08.14 PM IST
Shed your worries to float acrossAT the pre-dawn hour, the City of Light on the Ganga looks a little like the Queen of the Night by the Arabian Sea, from where your columni...
21 Oct, 2009, 04.00 AM IST
Small sea creatures at risk due to global warmingScientists have observed that as oceans warm and become more acidic, smaller ocean creatures are undergoing severe stress and entire food w...
18 Feb, 2008, 07.25 PM IST