Environment

What explains the heat wave in March this year?

Deadly heat waves, drought warning in India; El Nino event on horizon [read now]

Climate models have predicted that El Nino is on the horizon, which can lead to severe heat waves and droughts, in many countries, including India.

Apr 20, 2023

On Project Tiger's golden jubilee, PM to flag off Big Cats Alliance.

PM Modi to flag off 'International Big Cats Alliance'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the International Big Cats Alliance (IBCA) in Karnataka's Bandipur National Park on April 9.

Apr 8, 2023

Guinness certifies deepest fish found by Japan-Australia team

Guinness certifies world's deepest fish found by Japan-Australia team

At a depth of more than 8 km underwater, a fish filmed by a team of researchers from Japan and Australia has been certified by the Guinness World Records as the deepest fish in the ocean to be observed.

Apr 5, 2023

3 smugglers of 'Rare red boa snakes' arrested in UP; Listed "near threatened' species by IUCN

Three persons have been arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle two red sand boa snakes for sale from Pune to Moradabad.

Apr 4, 2023

Telangana launches mandatory 'cool roof policy' to reduce heat impact; effective from this month [details]

Telangana on Monday launched Cool Roof Policy, thus becoming the first state in the country to come out with the initiative aimed at reducing the urban heat island impact and to bring down energy consumption.

Apr 3, 2023

A new species of bent-toed gecko discovered in North KeralaA new species of bent-toed gecko discovered in North Kerala

New species of 'bent-toed gecko' discovered in north Kerala [Photos]

Scientists have discovered a new species of ground-dwelling gecko, a species of lizard, from the coastal forests of northern Kerala.

Mar 30, 2023

One of the Cheetahs who had translocated to India last year gave birth to four cubs at the Kuno National Park, in Madhya Pradesh

Namibian cheetah 'Siyaya' delivers four cubs at Kuno National Park

A Namibian cheetah 'Siyaya' has delivered four cubs at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri district, officials said on Wednesday.

Mar 29, 2023

A trio of 6-week-old smooth-coated otter pups learn to swim in a storm drain near Singapore River on Jan. 10, 2019.

New parasite strain that killed sea otters may pose a risk to humans: Report

Four sea otters, stranded in California, died from an unusually severe form of toxoplasmosis, which, according to scientists, may pose a health threat to other marine wildlife and humans

Mar 28, 2023

Royal Bengal Tiger Skin and pair of black buck antlers recovered by Kolkata customs

Royal Bengal tiger skin, pair of black buck antlers seized in Kolkata

The Kolkata Customs officials recovered a Royal Bengal tiger skin with original teeth and nails besides a pair of black buck antlers from a bag in West Bengal's village Bhatgachhi.

Mar 28, 2023

Sasha: Cheetah brought from Namibia last year dies at Kuno National Park; Wildlife lovers upset

One of six Namibian cheetahs, five-year-old 'Sasha', died due to serious renal (kidney related) on Monday. She along with seven other big cats were released at Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park (KNP) last year.

Mar 28, 2023

Australian zoo welcomes 1st southern white rhino calf.

5-day-old white rhino calf dies from internal injuries in Werribee Open Range Zoo in Australia

A five-day-old southern white rhino calf has died from internal injuries sustained after birth at the Werribee Open Range Zoo in Australia's Victoria state, authorities announced on Monday.

Mar 27, 2023

Dead fish are seen floating on the waters of Maninjau lake in West Sumatra province, Indonesia, on Feb. 20, 2016.

Millions of dead fish wash up near Australian town; Distressing to the local community

Residents in a regional Australian town have woken to find millions of dead fish in their river.

Mar 18, 2023

Two new plant species 'Zhang Hemin, Primula wolongensis' discovered in southwestern China

Chinese researchers have discovered two new plant species in a giant panda habitat in southwest China's Sichuan Province, the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) said.

Mar 18, 2023

'Life in captivity' affects survival chances of Australian birds: Study

Life in captivity hinders birds' chances of surviving migratory flights, a new research has found.

Mar 17, 2023

New storm hits California with heavy rain, flood warnings

A new storm is currently lashing much of western California , bringing significant rainfall amid flood warnings.

Mar 11, 2023

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Environment

Deadly heat waves, drought warning in India; El Nino event on horizon [read now]

PM Modi to flag off 'International Big Cats Alliance'

Guinness certifies world's deepest fish found by Japan-Australia team

3 smugglers of 'Rare red boa snakes' arrested in UP; Listed "near threatened' species by IUCN

Telangana launches mandatory 'cool roof policy' to reduce heat impact; effective from this month [details]

New species of 'bent-toed gecko' discovered in north Kerala [Photos]

Namibian cheetah 'Siyaya' delivers four cubs at Kuno National Park

New parasite strain that killed sea otters may pose a risk to humans: Report

Royal Bengal tiger skin, pair of black buck antlers seized in Kolkata

Sasha: Cheetah brought from Namibia last year dies at Kuno National Park; Wildlife lovers upset

5-day-old white rhino calf dies from internal injuries in Werribee Open Range Zoo in Australia

Millions of dead fish wash up near Australian town; Distressing to the local community

Two new plant species 'Zhang Hemin, Primula wolongensis' discovered in southwestern China

'Life in captivity' affects survival chances of Australian birds: Study

New storm hits California with heavy rain, flood warnings

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]