Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. Such shifts can be natural, due to changes in the sun’s activity or large volcanic eruptions. But since the...
Given that a bird’s nest is something so commonplace, it is strange that we don’t really understand how or why they are constructed. With recent research, however, we are beginning to...
Winter is the chirpiest season. Birds from far and further away make awe-inspiring journeys to India. But between climate change and local habitat loss, this winged tourism is hurting. So is...
The catastrophic oil...
The Sikkim forest and environment department has claimed that a royal Bengal tiger and a gaur, photos of which have been recently clicked by trap cameras in the upper reaches of the state, have set...
Researchers in Bihar are conducting government-approved trials to domesticate the nilgai, as a way to curb conflict with humans, particularly farmers, in the region. The nilgai (Boselaphus...
The Forest Conservation Amendment Act in India is likely to benefit private and public project developers by making more land available for development. Some states have already started seeking the...