US beekeepers lost 40% honey bee colonies in a year: Survey
Beekeepers lost 37.7 per cent colonies during the winter, between April 2018 and April 2019 — the highest winter decline in the last 13 …
Traditional fishing gear endangers marine biodiversity
In a 10-year period these fisheries reduced the local reef fish density by half
This Hawaiian tree snail is the first extinction of 2019
George, of the species Achatinella apexfulva, died on New Year’s Day, 2019
Mammals in wildlife trade host 75% of known zoonotic viruses
The researchers surveyed the association of 226 viruses responsible for zoonotic diseases with more than 800 mammal species
New boundaries: How village limits are demarcated for community forest rights
Forest Rights Act recognises community forest resource rights over an area that is traditionally used by the local communities. This is …
IN PHOTOS | India’s vultures again on the edge
The use of dicofenac in animals again threatens vultures besides three new drugs — aeclofenac, ketoprofen and nimesulide
Meet Kofi, a Goodfellow’s tree kangaroo at Sydney Zoo
Goodfellow’s Tree Kangaroos are herbivores and sadly, due to hunting and rapid habitat loss, their numbers are dwindling
More than 70% snow leopard habitat unexplored: WWF report
A new report on snow leopards says just 23 per cent of the species’ 1.7 million sq km habitat had been explored by researchers
State of India’s environment: Environmental crime cases piling up, disposal slow
Over 50,000 environment-related cases pending trial. To clear the backlog, courts will have to dispose of 137 cases every day
India Eco Watch: Major ecological happenings of the week (Apr 22-28)
Down To Earth brings you the top happenings in the world of Indian ecology, botany and zoology
Scientists discover first fluorescent amphibian—a frog that glows in the dark
Though the trait is common in aquatic species, it has never been scientifically reported in amphibians
Why 'hybridisation' should not be a dirty word
A series of four articles published by Down To Earth on the concept of hybridisation and why it needs a rethink today
Trump Administration dilutes Endangered Species Act
Critics say the move will hasten the extinction of those species in the country which are endangered
India Eco Watch: Major ecological happenings of April
Every Sunday Down To Earth brings you the top happenings in the world of Indian ecology, botany and zoology. Here are all of them for April 2019
जंगल में आग के लिए कौन जिम्मेवार
जंगलों में आग की वजह और समाधान जानने के लिए डाउन टू अर्थ ने स्थानीय जनप्रतिनिधियों से बात की
India Eco Watch: Major ecological happenings of the week (May 6-12)
Translocation can stop extinction: new salamander study
A Purdue University research tracked 41 Hellbenders, a type of salamander found in the midwestern US
Amazon river dolphins now listed as ‘Endangered’ by IUCN
The update is part of assessments or reassessments of 35 cetacean species, subspecies or populations published on the IUCN Red List in November 2018
Climate change affecting the flora and fauna of the high Himalayas: study
Research by the Wildlife Institute of India indicates that the upper reaches are warming, putting the very survival of plants, insects, birds, …
Hundreds of whales die in third largest mass stranding incident in New Zealand
Golden Bay is conducive to stranding because its shallow muddy waters confuse whales’ sonar, making it difficult for them to swim out once …
Irrawaddy dolphin on brink of extinction in Myanmar
Despite their deep bond with local fishermen, the aquatic animal may go extinct in the region due to illegal activities
Chinese nationals accused of driving Namibia’s wildlife to extinction
They are allegedly involved in escalating poaching of rhinos and elephants in Namibia and the illegal export of rhino horn and ivory
Pune Court orders four rescued circus elephants to be sent back to where they came from
The foundation for the court decision rests on procedural flaws committed by the enforcement authorities during …
Survey of global species' distribution data shows gaps in emerging economies
As part of the survey, scientists investigated millions of records about the distribution of known species of mammals, birds and amphibians
The living planet: Full coverage of 2021 biodiversity meet
A 5-part series on the World Conservation Congress held by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) from September 3-11 in …