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[Explainer] What is glacial lake outburst flooding and how does it affect the Himalayas?

Glacier loss pushing India’s mountain region towards water insecurity

Scientists describe a new Himalayan snake species found via Instagram

Solar power could emerge as a dependable energy alternative for Uttarakhand

Himachal Pradesh and its recurring face-off with disasters

Excitement of Himalayan pheasant sighting dulled by potential threats to the bird

Dragon fruit farming takes wing in north Bengal

[Commentary] Reinforcing open access to biodiversity data in the Hindu-Kush Himalayas

Avian flu in India brings forth environmental, animal and human health linkages

[Video] A wagtail on shared space, birdwatching and hope

Land use changes are driving Himalayan forest bird loss

Livestock grazing in eastern Himalayan pastures enhances biodiversity and productivity: Study

Scientists analysing Uttarakhand floods highlight need to improve monitoring of glaciers

[Commentary] The changing priority of ecosystem services research in the Hindu Kush Himalayas

How people respond to predators in the Indian Himalaya

Large trees in the sub-Himalayan sal forests are important for foraging woodpeckers

Hydropower not a very ‘green’ solution in Himachal Pradesh, finds study

The bugyals or Himalayan alpine meadows: a treasure trove endangered

Captivating carnivores: Saving India’s only pitcher plant

Discoveries and rediscoveries: Stoneflowers in northeast India