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Rob Walton donates $115 million to Arizona State University for conservation school focused on saving planetArizona State University has secured a groundbreaking $115 million gift to launch the Rob Walton School of Conservation Futures. This innov...
Norway’s melting ice is revealing 6,000-year-old secrets — but archaeologists are racing to save themResearchers in Norway have discovered a 5,000 to 6,000-year-old arrow in melting ice. As glaciers retreat, older archaeological materials a...
He went to Rajasthan to make a film in 1994. Years later, filmmaker Pradip Krishen was restoring a 70-hectare desert landscape by removing an invasive tree and bringing native ecology backPradip Krishen's journey from cinema to ecological restoration began following an unexpected experience that altered his trajectory. He has...
In 2015, California EPMT discovered Japanese knotweed along Lagunitas Creek. 2 years later, treatment cut knotweed by 93% on National Park Service land, a major gain nowJapanese knotweed can spread quietly along waterways, making an early discovery especially valuable. In 2015, California’s Early Detection ...
Researchers found a King Cobra's nest with 72 eggs, nearly twice the number usually seen. When researchers approached the nest, they were surprised to find two possible female cobras guarding itResearchers in China found a king cobra nest containing 72 eggs, nearly twice the number usually recorded for the species. Two adult cobras...
In 2024, African elephants in Kenya were found using name-like calls for one another; a model identified the intended recipient 27.5% of the time at Samburu and AmboseliRecent studies reveal that wild African elephants in Kenya utilize distinct vocalizations to communicate with one another, showcasing their...
Himachal signs MoU with ISB to unlock Rs 22,600 crore forest economy potentialHimachal Pradesh Forest Department and ISB-BIPP signed a five-year pact. This partnership aims to unlock the state's forest economy potenti...
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 ...
The bird on the Seychelles’ 25-rupee note once had only 12 survivors on one island; after another decline, conservationists helped rebuild it to around 280 across five islandsThe Seychelles magpie-robin was on the brink of extinction, with a mere twelve individuals left. In 1990, a concerted conservation effort k...
In 1964, an Australian couple camped on a North Queensland island; their decades-long campaign helped a pigeon colony recover from under 2,000 birds to more than 40,000In 1965, Margaret and Arthur Thorsborne initiated a bird count that has become one of the most enduring wildlife studies globally. Their un...
NASA satellite study finds Earth's mangrove forests are making an unexpected comeback after decades of decline. But scientists warn the good news may not last foreverGlobal mangrove forests have shown a net increase between 2000 and 2020 due to restoration efforts and conservation policies. These vital c...
As Cabo Verde's fairytale journey continues at the FIFA World Cup, the tiny island just pulled off one of nature’s greatest comeback storiesWhile Cabo Verde earns international attention for its inspiring FIFA World Cup journey, the island nation is also celebrating an extraordi...
Assam's Karbi Anglong holds rare medieval manuscripts, admin to rope in experts to decode themDeep in Assam's Karbi Anglong district lies a treasure trove of ancient manuscripts, featuring elegant Tai and Sanskrit writings crafted on...
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...
Why Discovering New Species Is Slower Than It SeemsDiscovering a new species is a lengthy scientific process, not just a single sighting. Formal recognition requires meticulous description, ...
Why Discovering New Species Is Slower Than It SeemsScientists are discovering over 16,000 new species annually, a historic high. However, formally identifying and naming these organisms is a...
5 career options for animal loversRising awareness of animal welfare in India has led to diverse career opportunities for animal enthusiasts in professions such as veterinar...
3 new species of 'archaic' snake discovered in Ecuador's graveyards, churchesThese ground snakes are the most species-rich snake genus in the world (there are now 150 species known globally), but few people have seen...
- India's tiger census method flawed, says Oxford study
Celebrations in India over the revival in its tiger population may be premature and the result of a measuring error, according to a team Br...
India's tiger success story may be based on shoddy scienceThe survey showed that tiger population in the country had risen to 2,226 in 2014, a 30 per cent jump since the last count in 2010.