Wild & fragile
The Western Ghats in the south of India have forests which are, for some plant species, their exclusive home on this earth. No wonder then, that …
Andaman & Nicobar turtles face extinction
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are the third most significant biodiversity hotspot in India. With a coastline of 1962 kilometres and many …
Yet another hypothesis to explain decline in vulture population
Another theory has implicated a commonly used veterinary medicine for the large-scale disappearance of vultures from the Indian sub-continent. …
Fabled Fruits!
Taking off from its climatic range - Himalayan to tropical - India has much to offer in terms of fruit diversity. Large varieties of major fruits …
Wooing back the salmon
International experiences in effective environmental management have their foundation in strict adherence to legal statutes. In this context, …
What's eating the vulture?
There were 2,000 vultures in Bharatpur's Keoladeo National Park during the 1980s. In 1998 experts could spot only four . Ornithologist …
On the Edge
In Vietnam, an astonishing array of species, some never before encountered by humans, are being threatened by deforestation and an illegal trade …
Short circuit
On the face of it, the ambitious Sethusamudram project to bridge the east coast with the west coast of the country seems a great idea. The …
MUTUALLY ASSURED DESTRUCTION
Knowledge without power, and power bereft of knowledge. This, in sum, is the story of mismanagement of wildlife and protected forests in India. …
Predicting the future
A severe shortage of medicinal plants and herbs threatens ISM. Cultivation may be the only way out. But currently medicinal plants that are …
Orphans of the river
Riverine fisherfolk, arguably the oldest among traders, are being sold down the river. An unholy synergy of poisoned rivers, government apathy …
Lives of others
Wildlife is more of an academic concern except when the charismatic tiger is wiped out from a protected forest or our favourite fish vanishes …
Guns, snares and bulldozers: New map reveals hotspots for harm to wildlife
Researchers identify global hotspots of human impacts on threatened species, as well as “coolspots” where species are largely threat-free
A war for wildlife that is CITES: important battle begins in Johannesburg
CITES - CoP17 is going to be a milestone in conserving last remaining populations of threatened wildlife species and preventing their imminent …
Ban on exports helps protect Indian bullfrog
The decline of the Indian bullfrog was reported recently in a New Scientist article. But, it may be premature to conclude that the species is doomed.
For a safer landing?
An experiment ultimately aimed at protecting the threatened whooping crane -- by teaching it to migrate to relatively safer winter locations -- …
Approaching the end
Special efforts are needed or mammals with limited skills will not be able to survive the onslaught of development
Red wolf: A canid’s cautionary tale
The story of America’s red wolves is a warning and one we will see retold again and again by other species if the new Endangered Species …
Around the world, environmental laws are under attack in all sorts of ways
Essential environmental safeguards are being conveniently downsized, diminished, ignored or swept under the carpet all over the world
Gharials of Chambal
The Gharial Conservation Program is one of India's best faring wildlife conservation efforts. R K Sharma, an officer at the Gharial breeding …
Species census
Total number of known species on Earth are rising. A report by the International Institute for Species Exploration at Arizona State University, US,…
Much-maligned bats need more protection
Scientists insist bats are a muck-maligned bats mammal that in fact plays a crucial role in the propagation of several plant species
How can we bring disappearing sparrows back to our cities?
On the occasion of World Sparrow Day, we take a look at what’s ailing these small birds and how to bring them respite
USA v World species
While the world's species pay the price for USA's extravagant consumption patterns, biodiversity in the country remains largely safe
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