Malabar Civets: ‘Critically Endangered,’ ‘Possibly Extinct’
byThe Malabar Civet is thought to have experienced a significant decline a century ago due to extensive forest conversion to agriculture.
Environment
Saving Manipur’s Endangered Sangai Deer
byThe Sangai deer, one of India’s most endangered cervids, is classified as ‘Endangered’ on the IUCN Red List.
Why Do Dogs Bark?
byA barking dog has something to say. We need patience & willingness to understand.
Does ‘Eye Yoga’ Reduce The Need For Glasses?
byDifferent types of eye yoga have been practised for thousands of years. One example is tratak kriya, which originated in India. Does it work?
Here’s What We Know About The Scary New Virus
byBut bird flu is doing enough concerning things at the moment to make us pay close attention to it.
Kailash Sankhala: ‘The Tiger Man’
byThe tiger, writes Kailash Sankhala, is a creature of hypnotic power & fascination.
Krem Puri: A Time Capsule of Meghalaya
byThe world’s longest sandstone cave, Krem Puri, which means ‘fairy cave’ in Khasi language, is located near the hamlet of Laitsohum in East Khasi Hills.
‘Piplantri Model’: How An Eco-Feminist Movement In Transformed A Community
byIn Piplantri, a village in Rajasthan, people have planted trees, regenerated the environment & championed an eco-feminist movement.
The ‘Moon Wobble,’ Climate Change & Rising Sea Levels
byThe Moon’s orbital plane is slightly inclined compared to the Earth’s, resulting in the so-called wobble effect. According to recent research, it will cause more floods on Earth in the next decade.
Critically Endangered Pangolins Are Still Being Sold On Social Media: Will It Stop?
byDespite being protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act of 1972, pangolins are extensively hunted & sold throughout India.
Hangul, The State Animal Of Jammu & Kashmir, Is Near Extinction
byThe IUCN Red List mentions the Hangul as a ‘critically endangered’ species; only 100-150 mature individuals survive today.
Complex Memories Of Cuttlefish
byCuttlefish may be one of the few creatures with enough cognitive power to use their memories to plan ahead of time.
The Gee’s Golden Langur, World’s Rarest Primate, Is Calling For Help
byGolden langurs have been classified as one of the world’s top 25 most endangered primate species.
Why Diabetes Is Rampant In India
byRecent research show diabetes and its related problems (blood pressure, cholesterol, fatty liver, and sleep apnea) can be reversed.
Irula People: An Essential But Invisible Component Of The Global Healthcare System
byFor generations, Irula people have supplied anti-venom to the Pharma industry. But their contributions remain an invisible component of the global healthcare system.