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Assam: Climate change imperils Tinsukia's iconic eucalyptus corridor
2+ hour, 43+ min ago (213+ words) A slow but visible ecological decline is reshaping the historic Doomdooma Baghjan'Dighaltarang road in Tinsukia, where the once-dense "Eucalyptus Road" is losing its defining tree cover due to increasingly erratic and extreme weather patterns, experts and officials said. However, large…...
Indian Roller found dead on Bhupen Hazarika Setu, raises ecological concerns
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (181+ words) The body of an Indian Roller was found on the Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Setu on Saturday morning, raising concerns over the impact of infrastructure on wildlife in ecologically sensitive areas of Assam. " The bird was spotted by early commuters near…...
New frog species discovered in Assam; named after Guwahati's Arya Vidyapeeth College
1+ year, 2+ week ago (282+ words) A discovery blending nature with nostalgia has led scientists to describe a new species of frog from Assam " Leptobrachium aryatium, named in honour of Arya Vidyapeeth College, one of Guwahati's most esteemed institutions. The frog was found in the heart…...
A Community That Chose Nature Over Everything
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (278+ words) "In my study of the Bishnoi community, a poignant moment that stopped me in my tracks was witnessing a woman breast-feeding a baby deer alongside their own child. It was not a performance, not dramatic, simply an act of care…...
Assam police bust bird poaching ring in Dhubri's Majerchar area; two arrested
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (201+ words) Assam police have arrested two men for illegally hunting birds in Dhubri's Majerchar area, underscoring the growing threat to fragile wetland ecosystems that support both resident and migratory species. The arrests were made on February 9 after Dhubri Police acted on…...
Assam: Over 1. 05 lakh waterbirds recorded in 7th count at Kaziranga National Park
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (233+ words) More than 1, 05, 000 waterbirds belonging to 107 species were recorded during the 7th Kaziranga Waterbird Count, officials said. The week-long survey was conducted from January 4 to 11 across 166 wetlands covering 10 ranges of the park. Forest officials, ornithologists, students and volunteers took part in the…...
Arunachal Dy CM calls for concerted wildlife conservation efforts on World Wildlife Day
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (215+ words) Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on March 2 reiterated the State government's commitment to conserving its rich biodiversity and urged citizens to safeguard forests and endangered species on the occasion of World Wildlife Day. In a message marking the…...
24 protected Ibex seized in Manipur, two held in cross-border wildlife smuggling bust
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (241+ words) Security forces in Manipur's Tengnoupal intercepted a vehicle carrying 24 smuggled Ibex, an exotic species of wild mountain goats, allegedly being transported illegally from Myanmar into Manipur. Two persons have been arrested in connection with the case. Acting on specific intelligence…...
Great Backyard Bird count held at Manipur's Kangla fort to promote urban biodiversity
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (189+ words) The Central Forest Division, Government of Manipur, in collaboration with Wildlife Explorers, Manipur and the Kangla Board, conducted the Great Backyard Bird Count at the historic Kangla Fort on February 13. The exercise began at 7: 00 AM and witnessed enthusiastic participation from…...
Nihilist penguin's 'Death March': Why we are marching with it in 2026
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (206+ words) A meme for the moment: Burnout, rebellion, and the pull of the void Science grounds the symbol: Navigation gone awry, not a philosophical quest Antarctica's interior offers no mercy: no fish, no shelter, just ice and wind. Survival odds plummet…...