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Gujarat bans exotic Conocarpus tree amid health and environment hazard
Ecologists have welcomed the ban, citing reports of the tree’s pollen causing respiratory illnesses.
[Explainer] What are ecological droughts?
Some researchers are calling for the recognition of ecological droughts, which look at environmental impacts too.
[Commentary] Pressures on the Thanpattan pastureland threaten biodiversity, pastoral livelihoods
The vast pastureland located in Lahaul-Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh is an area of high conservation value currently under pressure from excess grazing.
A new web tool offers ways to trace where illegal lion parts come from
The creators of the app say that DNA-based tool is a valuable resource for combating lion poaching.
Study finds more animals showing same-sex behaviour, but also reveals stigmas in research
Same-sex sexual behaviour was observed in 261 species, which constitutes 4% of all mammal species.
Channapatna’s traditional artisans toy with modernity
The tradition traces its roots back to the 18th century and is known for its safety standards for children and environmental friendliness.
Living with wildlife in urban Asia
A review of published literature on human-wildlife interactions in Asia, including India, reveals that urban Asia is undergoing rapid land use transformations resulting in frequent encounters between humans and wildlife.
The protected Andaman wild pig gets a new lease on life with captive breeding programme
The species plays a crucial role in the island’s ecosystem, through seed dispersal seeds and controlling herbivore populations.
Presenting the click beetles: A sound, light and dance show
The click beetle has a system of springs and latches that it uses to bend and unbend its body to jump while making a clicking sound. For the same reason, the click beetle has attracted engineers working in the field of robotics.
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