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Solar power looms large over the snow leopards of Spiti
A study has found that all proposed sites of a solar park in Spiti fall within areas highly suitable for snow leopards.
Tracking an elusive turtle with genetic clues from nature
Researchers have developed an eDNA protocol to track and monitor the critically endangered northern river terrapin in the Sundarbans.
The methane puzzle of ambition and action unfolds at COP29
Developed countries champion cutting methane emissions, but finance flow to the cause doesn’t reflect the commitment.
Polluting industries are now exempt from dual approvals before setting up ops
The environment ministry has proposed integrating the state pollution control boards in the environmental clearance process.
[Video] Rooftop solar on the slow lane in Tamil Nadu
[Video] The overlooked cost of living with tigers
Studies gain pace while the identity of Kashmir’s langurs remains gray
The genetic identity of the Kashmir gray langur continues to intrigue primate scientists due to a lack of data on its behaviour, ecology, and genetics.
Lion-tailed macaques navigate twin hurdles
The lion-tailed macaques in Valparai, Tamil Nadu, are navigating the dual challenge of shrinking landscapes and expanding human settlements.
To support their long-term survival, experts suggest restoring corridors for dispersal, improving canopy connectivity, and restoring degraded forest patches.
[Book Review] Getting to know India’s birds through the eyes of Asad Rahmani
Living with Birds chronicles Asad Rahmani’s life, from his early fascination with wildlife to his impactful career where he has championed grassland and wetland bird conservation.
[Commentary] Rooted in art and science, “natural history” carries a legacy of evolution
Observing and documenting organisms and the way they live in natural areas is an ancient art that can be traced to tens of thousands of years before the present. The Stone Age cave paintings left behind by the prehistoric human ancestors bear testimony to this assertion.
[Commentary] Protecting the tree that branches out for migratory painted storks
Painted storks at Keoladeo National Park nest in babool trees, which support various species, highlighting their crucial role in the ecosystem.
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