Rare sightings of the Woolly-Necked Stork have recently been reported from paddy fields near Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu, drawing attention to the presence of this near-threatened bird species...
A recent study has highlighted a growing ecological concern in the Arctic, where declining lichen availability is threatening the survival of caribou populations during harsh winters. Lichen, a...
Global climate indicators for March 2026 have raised concerns, with record heat levels and rising sea surface temperatures pointing towards a possible El Niño event by mid-year. Data...
Researchers have identified a new plant species, Fimbristylis wayanadensis, in the high-altitude regions of the Western Ghats. Discovered during a recent botanical expedition in Kerala’s Wayanad district, the...
India has reportedly withdrawn its bid to host the 33rd Conference of Parties (COP33) scheduled for 2028, marking a significant shift in its recent climate diplomacy stance. The...
A tagged Sanderling, a small migratory shorebird, has recently been recorded on Narcondam Island in the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago after travelling over 7,400 kilometres from South Australia....
Scientists have recently documented a remarkable behaviour of the shellear fish, a small freshwater species capable of climbing vertical waterfalls up to 15 metres high in the Democratic...
Researchers from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have recently identified two new species of free-living marine nematodes off the coast of Tamil Nadu. Named “Corononema dhriti” and...
The Indian crested porcupine has recently been observed feeding on saffron corms beneath the soil in Kashmir, causing significant agricultural losses. By hollowing out the corms before they...
The first comprehensive analysis of the complete mitochondrial genome of the Madras hedgehog has provided fresh insights into the evolutionary lineage of this little-known species. The findings help...
