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Understanding roosting habits of the Indian flying fox to improve conservation
The bat is crucial for pollination, seed dispersal and ensuring biodiversity and ecological balance. But its population is on the decline.
[Explainer] What is the Sixth Schedule? Why is Ladakh demanding to be brought under it?
Ladakh’s demand for inclusion in the Sixth Schedule is for autonomy to make and have say in the laws of the union territory, with the intention of sustainable development and protecting its unique environment and the culture of the tribal people.
Not so rusty? Feline spotting in Uttar Pradesh triggers debate over leucism
The photograph of an individual rusty-spotted cat, taken in Pilibhit Tiger Reserve in February, is doing the rounds online and has created a debate over its condition because of its lighter-coloured appearance.
Researchers describe a new cicada species, bicolor butterfly, from Meghalaya
Becquartina bicolor, commonly known as the bicolor butterfly cicada, is the first cicada of the Becquartina genus to be reported from India.
Traditional cropping system of Ram-mol secures harvest, ensures income security
In arid and rainfed Kachchh district of Gujarat, Ram-mol, a community farming knowledge system offers protection against drought.
[Commentary] Kerala’s artisanal fishers concerned about rise of ring seine fishing
The transition to ring seine fishing in Kerala’s Marianad-Anchuthengu belt signals a shift in traditional practices, raising concerns about its environmental and social impacts.
While touted for higher catch volumes, the non-selective nature and capture of juveniles spark divisions within the fishing community, write A. Suresh, Vijaykiran V and V.R. Madhu in this commentary.
Tagging crocodiles with satellite transmitters
Bangladesh has started using satellite tags to monitor saltwater crocodiles in the country’s Sundarbans, marking Asia’s first such initiative.
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