Mongabay series: Almost Famous Species
Our Almost Famous Species series features lesser known species from India. It is created in the hope that familiarity will help generate concern and action for under-appreciated species. Through the series, we introduce to you India's gamut of invertebrates, birds and marine flora and fauna, which perhaps don't get as much attention as our more popular big cats and elephants. Stretching from the Nicobar Islands very close to the equator to the Western Himalaya in the north, India covers about 30 degrees of latitude, with a long coastline on its peninsula. The wide geographic extent, topographic features with multiple long mountain ranges and fertile river basins, and the monsoon winds give rise to a plethora of habitats that have been home to a variety of creatures. Yet, any mention of Indian wildlife always conjures up images of charismatic large mammals. We acknowledge that these are interesting; but we want to draw back the curtain on other species that are equally fascinating.
Rehabilitating trafficked star tortoises using genetic intelligence
Scientists leap beyond Latin to give local flair to species names
[Book Review] A spotlight on India’s vanishing wildlife
Insufficient data hinders otter conservation in northeast India
With more than 700 snow leopards, next step in conservation is long term monitoring, say experts
Himalayan wolf listed as ‘vulnerable’ in IUCN, prompts concerted conservation efforts
Indrella ampulla’s genetic tapestry unveils colour morphs isolated across the Palghat Gap
The protected Andaman wild pig gets a new lease on life with captive breeding programme
Presenting the click beetles: A sound, light and dance show
Named after their habitats, three new frogs add to Arunachal’s biodiversity
Hangul population in Kashmir could go extinct without intervention, finds long-term study
Genetic insights of the Kempholey night frog offer better conservation strategies
Saving India’s only ape, the hoolock gibbon
[Interview] “Favourable conditions and diet important for ex-situ conservation of wild cats”
A 100 camera traps to monitor rusty-spotted cats in Keoladeo National Park
Leopard cats may not respond well to global warming
As caracals inch towards extinction, path to conserving the wild cat remains unclear
Pallas’s cat’s sightings become more common in Ladakh
Scavenging hyenas save carcass disposal costs
Special series
Wetland Champions
- [Commentary] India establishes the largest network of Ramsar Sites in South Asia
- [Commentary] Wetland champions: Promise from the grassroots
- The story of Jakkur lake sets an example for inclusive rejuvenation projects
- Welcome to Tsomgo lake: Please don’t litter
Environment And Health
- Stitching sustainability amidst climate change challenges
- Gujarat bans exotic Conocarpus tree amid health and environment hazard
- Malaria-carrying mosquitoes shift homes from forests to rice fields
- [Commentary] Neglecting household biomedical waste management can lead to adverse environmental effects
India's Iconic Landscapes
- Indrella ampulla’s genetic tapestry unveils colour morphs isolated across the Palghat Gap
- [Commentary] Up close and personal with the fragility of the Himalayas
- Studies reveal impact of land use on species diversity in rock outcrops
- Improved tiger numbers come with hidden messages on invasives, habitat connectivity
Beyond Protected Areas
- Rehabilitating trafficked star tortoises using genetic intelligence
- [Interview] Richie Mehta on addressing the elephant in the room in ‘Poacher’
- Scientists leap beyond Latin to give local flair to species names
- Deaths in human-animal conflict in Wayanad spark protests and debates
Conserving Agro-biodiversity
- Millet tradition loses flavour among Madhya Pradesh’s tribals
- A village nurtures traditional food systems in response to climate change
- Rising air pollution impacts India’s crop yields and food security
- Konkan Railways impacted agricultural lands more than forest cover, finds study
Just Transitions
- Conflict over critical mineral prospecting in Odisha signals need for better community involvement
- Fuel leak in Manipur raises concerns over water contamination
- Has solar energy been deployed to the point of no return? Some researchers think so
- [Video] Rooftop solar, an emerging solution to Bihar’s land shortage that’s stalling renewable progress