Despite successful bans on the veterinary drug diclofenac in Nepal and parts of India, a decade-long undercover investigation reveals that toxic alternatives like flunixin and nimesulide are rapidly replacing it, posing a renewed existential threat to the region’s critically endangered vulture populations.
Researchers find that altered signalling patterns for survival by a fan-throated lizard species could be setting the stage for its evolution
Researchers measure the levels of stress hormones in the tail-hair of Asian elephants as a technique to monitor their health and well-being.
Researchers assess abandoned fallow lands in Manipur and recommend planting endemic tree species to boost forest recovery.
Researchers have compared the visual abilities of butterflies and moths.
Researchers identify the factors affecting snow leopard density in Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh.
Sigur plateau in the Western Ghats may be ideal for a vulture-sanctuary, say researchers.
Bizarre patterns, vibrant colours, heady scents — flowers present a buffet of choices to draw pollinators. In fact, studies have shown that bees, butterflies, and other pollinating insects have particular preferences in the flowers they visit. What’s more, they also tweak their tastes according to the changing environment.
Researchers from ATREE review their work over the past 25 years.
Researchers investigate social, economic, human, and physical factors driving and resulting in recovery in the aftermath of Cyclone Phailin.
The science of biodiversity loss may benefit by integrating people's knowledge with lab-based techniques.