Saving The Batagur Baska
byThe Batagur Baska, also known as the Northern River Terrapin, one of the most endangered turtles in the world, was saved from going extinct. Here’s how.
Environment
How Bats Drink Toddy, Piss & Poop In Pots & Spread Nipah Virus
byWhat’s the connection between ‘flying foxes,’ toddy and Nipah virus?
The Ganga, Far From Being Sacred, Has Turned Into An Ecological Disaster
by18 million septic tanks & 10 million pit latrines around the Ganga dispose 12 billion litres of untreated faecal sludge/sewage into the river; 53 per cent of it is untreated.
The Results Of The Ban On Ozone Depleting Substances Is A Testimony Of Collective Action
byAs a nation, we must commit to environmental protection and encourage other countries to join the force.
IPCC Report: How To Make Global Emissions Peak And Fall – And What’s Stopping Us
byPeople must find novel ways to fund decarbonisation and steer the economic recovery towards a low-carbon future.
Giving The Rightless Its Right
byUntil the rightless thing receives its rights, we cannot see it as anything but a thing for the use of ‘us’ — those who are holding rights at the time.
The Jatinga Bird Mystery
byEvery year, in August & September, groups of migratory birds go to the Jathinga ridge and die. No one has been able to decode the reasons behind this mystery.
The Saiga Antelope, A Critically Endangered Species, Is Making A Comeback
byThe Saiga Antelope, once critically endangered, is slowly making a comeback. Here’s how.
Aliens & The Blood Rain Of Idukki
byIn July 2001, red rain lashed across Kerala. Some suggest it proves that aliens have landed. Have they?
Five Satellite Images That Show How Fast Our Planet Is Changing
byHere’s how Earth observation data is informing climate scientists about the changing characteristics of the planet.
Fish Are Very Similar To Humans: Here’s How
byFish can feel pain, remember their friends, love to do drugs & lose their mind as they get old.
Why We Must Mourn For The Sparrows
bySparrows bring good luck & memories of happier times.
Myanmar’s Military Coup Is A Blow To The Nation’s Stunning Biodiversity
byMyanmar’s coup also threatens to permanently damage the nation’s environment & harm the people who rely on it.
The White Tiger
byIn the 16th-century, white tigers were found in the wild. But now, they are bred under captivity, afflicted with genetic abnormalities.
Why India’s Plan To Reintroduce Cheetahs May Run Into Problems
byThere is no scientific evidence to suggest that cheetahs, lions, tigers & leopards can coexist in the same habitat.