5+ hour, 24+ min ago  (539+ words) By N Shiva Kumar Through every carefully engraved issue, the postal service nurtured curiosity and pride for India's extraordinary natural heritage, while subtly reminding citizens of the urgent need for conservation. Stamps were miniature windows to the world, showcasing wildlife,…...

2+ day, 14+ hour ago  (314+ words) The Hyderabad Bird Atlas will begin a dedicated survey of house crows from July 4 amid concerns over their declining numbers in the city. Volunteers will document the species' population, habitat and behaviour across 180 locations within the Outer Ring Road. The…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (332+ words) Jairam Ramesh recalled that a newspaper report seen by Indira Gandhi during a 1976 flight to Udaipur sparked conservation efforts for the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard, leading to protection initiatives and the creation of key wildlife habitats New Delhi: Former…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (367+ words) Scientists at Hyderabad-based La CONES-CCMB have developed a bio-score system that uses hormone analysis to assess the true well-being of captive zoo animals. The technology can detect hidden stress, predict behavioural issues and improve animal welfare through scientific monitoring A…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (480+ words) The Supreme Court stressed the need to protect forests, noting states like Jharkhand must preserve natural ecosystems. While hearing a pollution board plea on mining norms, the court refused to interfere with the High Court order and allowed the petition…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (107+ words) Five peacocks were found dead under suspicious circumstances at Kondamaraju Palli in Siddipet district's Nanganur mandal. Forest officials recovered the carcasses and sent them for postmortem. The cause of death will be known after the veterinary report Siddipet: Five peacocks…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (413+ words) The fourth season of the Hyderabad Bird Atlas will begin on July 4, with over 300 volunteers expected to participate. Organisers aim to document additional bird species beyond the 242 already recorded, while expanding survey coverage in eastern and northern Hyderabad Sangareddy: Aiming…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (413+ words) Tribal land legislation is ultimately not about restricting transactions; it is about preserving cultures, and securing indigenous livelihoods By Dr Palla Trinadha Rao The scale of tribal land alienation revealed through official data is itself alarming. In Telangana, authorities have…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (603+ words) A study on sloth bears in Rajasthan's Aravalli forests shows that their seasonal diet helps disperse seeds and improve plant germination, including the invasive Lantana camara. Researchers found bears shift between fruits and insects, influencing vegetation and ecosystem regeneration dynamics…...

1+ mon, 18+ hour ago  (193+ words) A rhesus macaque allegedly used in illegal circus performances in Hyderabad has been rescued by forest officials, police and PETA India. The monkey has been shifted to a shelter for treatment, while authorities initiate steps for its release into the…...