1+ hour, 49+ min ago   (721+ words) Wildlife activists in Uttarakhand have hailed a recent ruling by the state high court that offers protection to elephant corridors, even as the state goes all out with development projects in such areas. On January 10, 2026, the Uttarakhand High Court closed…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (629+ words) A long-term study finds tree mortality is increasing across all major forest biomes in Australia Researchers link the trend to rising temperatures, drought and growing climate stress rather than logging or fires Scientists warn the decline could weaken forests" ability…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (508+ words) My acquaintance with Professor Madhav Gadgil dates back to 2006. Before that I had, of course, heard of his name, his pioneering work and his contributions to the study of sacred groves." He was already a legend in Indian ecology and…...

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3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (110+ words) The langur is arboreal and diurnal, and lives in cohesive groups typically led by a dominant male. A group's size can range from five to 30 individuals depending on habitat quality. The groups are highly territorial, using vocal calls, postures and…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago   (231+ words) The Nilgiri langur is an arboreal primate native to the Western Ghats, known for its distinctive call, golden mane and high-canopy life Found across hill ranges of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, it prefers remote evergreen forests and shola-grassland mosaics at…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (191+ words) The Nilgiri tahr, a species unique to the Western Ghats, has long shaped the ecology and cultural imagination of India's hill tracts Ancient literature and tribal traditions describe the ungulate as a guide, survivor and symbol of endurance A 2025 survey…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (355+ words) Mountain goat Kashmir markhor faces extinction in India due to habitat threats and poaching. Conservation efforts are underway, with the Kazinag range as its last stronghold. One of the most striking sights in the wilds of the Kashmir Valley is…...

4+ day, 8+ hour ago   (387+ words) The grey slender loris is a unique primate found in southern India and Sri Lanka. It faces threats from hunting and habitat loss despite its ecological importance. Conservation efforts are underway to protect it by restoring habitats and promoting awareness…...

6+ day, 1+ hour ago   (534+ words) The failure to reach a consensus at the 11th Session of the Governing Body (GB 11) of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture'held in Lima, Peru, in late November 2025'represents a significant stall in global efforts to…...