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In 1822, Europeans brought honey bees to Australia as agricultural heroes; 200 years later, researchers found they were helping tree death spread faster than wind- Anand Mahindra reveals hidden travel spot in Tamil Nadu that's like 'Munnar 30 years ago': How to visit, best time and more
- In 1979, Japan released 30 mongooses onto Amami Oshima to kill venomous snakes, and it took 45 years to fix what happened next
- Supriya Sahu IAS is fascinated by this rare Nilgris plant: Even in harsh summer, its unique leaves can trap and store water to surviveIAS officer Supriya Sahu has brought attention to Hedyotis verticillaris, a rare plant found in the high-altitude grasslands of the Nilgiri...01 Jun, 2026, 01.35 PM IST
- In 2024, a horned dinosaur skull with an extraordinary crown was found in Montana, and it reshaped what scientists knew about prehistoric North AmericaA strange dinosaur skull found in Montana is rewriting dinosaur history. Named Lokiceratops, this horned dinosaur had unique, uneven headge...30 May, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
- Climate change threatens global plant species as habitats shrinkMany familiar plants may disappear by 2100. Climate change is shrinking their habitats, putting species at high risk of extinction. Researc...23 May, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
- Meet the 2-billion-year-old giant that stretches 14km long, towers nearly 3km into the sky, and hides a hairy carnivoreMount Roraima, a flat-topped mountain on the Venezuela, Brazil, and Guyana border, is an ancient and otherworldly place. Its isolation has ...20 May, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
- Ebola, hantavirus show world's risk preparedness lagging: Pandemic expertGlobal health crisis response has improved since Covid-19. However, a leading expert warns that awareness of pandemic risks remains low. Re...20 May, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
- Meet one of nature’s rarest ‘joyful’ creatures spotted in the Western Ghats. Internet calls it a 'beauty'A rare Nilgiri Marten, described as one of nature's happiest creatures, was recently spotted in the Western Ghats. This endemic species, kn...13 May, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
- Is Hantavirus the next COVID-like threat? Experts explain the real risks & warning signs you should never ignoreHantavirus Outbreak: A hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship sparks Covid-19 comparisons. Experts clarify hantavirus is distinct, with limit...12 May, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
- Where native rats disappear, something far more dangerous takes overMadagascar's unique wildlife faces a threat from invasive black rats. These newcomers are pushing out native tufted-tailed rats from degrad...11 May, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
- Why Your Bird Feeder Might Be Bringing More Than Just BirdsBird feeders attract more than just birds. Spilled seeds draw rodents, deer, and even bears. This can lead to increased wildlife presence i...06 May, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
- Nilgiris wildfire scorches 5,000 acres as crews battle blaze on foot amid high windsA major wildfire has engulfed thousands of acres in Tamil Nadu's Nilgiris district for over ten days. Over 500 personnel are battling the f...28 Apr, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
- Calamaria garoensis: New snake species discovered in Meghalaya's Garo hillsNew snake species, burrowing reed snake, have been discovered by scientists named Calamaria garoensis, in the Garo Hills of Meghalaya. The ...22 Apr, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
- More than 20% of Earth's plant species found only on islands and time is running out to save themA study in Nature reveals that islands, covering just 5.3% of the planet's land, harbor 21% of the world's plant biodiversity. Urgent conse...19 Oct, 2024, 08.50 AM IST
- Head to the Western Ghats for fulfilling your bird watching dreamsThe belt is home to numerous endemic species of birds, mammals and vegetation.26 Jul, 2018, 07.50 AM 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
- New frog species discovered in GoaA group of city scientists has discovered a new leaping frog species on the edge of the Netravali wildlife sanctuary in Goa.12 Aug, 2015, 06.42 AM IST
- Amphibians in troubled waters on home turfIndia has the sixth largest number of endemic species of amphibians that are under threat.18 Aug, 2013, 06.28 AM IST
- Protected areas established to conserve Western Ghats: GovtGovernment has taken several steps, including establishment of protected areas, to conserve the rich bio-diversity of Western Ghats, enviro...16 Aug, 2012, 10.27 PM IST
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