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Australia, in the late 1800s, introduced foxes for a hunting hobby, and scientists are still tracking the damage more than a century laterIntroduced for sport in the 1800s, European red foxes have become a devastating ecological crisis in Australia. These adaptable predators r...
Portugal in the 20th century planted millions of Australian eucalyptus trees for the paper industry, but scientists now say the country's forests are more fire-prone and far less biodiverse than native woodlandsPortugal's widespread eucalyptus plantations, established for industry, are now fueling devastating wildfires. These fast-growing trees, im...
A 148-million-year-old Jurassic fossil discovered in China may have solved one of evolution's biggest mysteries about how birds evolved from dinosaursResearchers have described a new Jurassic bird species, Zhengheornis buyu, discovered in Fujian Province, China. The 148-million-year-old f...
A nearly 200-year-old cemetery comes alive after dark, where the dead share space with frogs, toads, and the scientists listening to themCitizen scientists are lending their ears to a crucial cause, listening for frog calls in Cambridge's historic Mount Auburn Cemetery. This ...
Lost world of birds and frogs: Scientists open a million-year-old cave time capsule in New Zealand, where 12 bird species and four frogs reveal a lost world reshaped by volcanoes and climate long before humans arrivedA remarkable fossil discovery in a New Zealand cave has unveiled a lost world of ancient birds and frogs, dating back one million years. Th...
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 backButterflies and beetles are disappearing at an alarming rate. A Swiss study reveals significant butterfly losses since 1930, linked to farm...
Forget king cobras, this extinct Greek snake may have been far heavier than living vipersFossilized remains of Laophis crotaloides, an extinct snake species from Greece, suggest it was significantly larger than modern vipers, po...
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...
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...
Why containers fade by midsummer and the deadheading rhythm that keeps them full and bloomingContainer plants can lose their appeal by mid-summer. Faded flowers make them look dull. Removing these spent blooms, a process called dead...
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...
A giant echidna fossil sat in a museum drawer for over a century, before revealing Australia’s lost giantsA forgotten fossil, overlooked for over a century, has revealed crucial insights into Australia's extinct giant echidnas. This re-evaluatio...
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...
Farah Khan enjoys sun, hailstorm, mood changes on Mussoorie vacation. 5 offbeat summer activities for travellersFilmmaker Farah Khan is enjoying a refreshing vacation in Mussoorie, embracing the hill station's recent drop in temperature due to heavy r...
- WII initiates study on Climate Change in Bhagirathi region
The National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem (NMSHE) is one of the eight National missions which form the core of India’s fi...
Zoological Survey of India unravels 778 new fauna species: K VenkataramanIndian rainforests and deserts are teeming with life and are a treasure house of biological diversity.
Mandla atomic power station poses no threat to biodiversity: StudyMadhya Pradesh's first 1400 MW atomic power station coming up in tribal dominated Mandla district does not pose a threat to biodiversity wi...
- New life, new hope for Manas National Park
Western Assam’s Manas National Park which also covers a part of Bhutan has excited conservationists.
- Tiger reserves to mark World Wildlife Day today
World Wildlife Day will be celebrated with several programmes about fauna and flora in Pench, Melghat and Tadoba tiger reserves on March 3.
- 19 new species of flora and fauna in Sikkim
Sikkim continues to maintain its pole position as the country's richest state in terms of bio-diversity with the WWF saying that 19 new spe...