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.
Scientists used mathematical models and satellite data to understand how seed dispersal from forest trees helps in maintaining the savanna–forest boundaries.
The four species of newly-discovered tiger moths. Left to right: First row: O. suryamal rekhae, O. suryamal. Second row: O. zedesi and O. ghatmatha [Image credits: Aparna Kalawate]
Thus hath the candle sing'd the moth.
O, these deliberate fools! When they do choose,
They have the wisdom by their wit to lose.
Eastern Ghat Cricket Frog [Image credits: Prudhvi Raj]
Researchers discover a visibly different individual of the Eastern Ghats cricket frogs, in the Western Ghats
Changing habitats force Western Ghats’ endemic lion-tailed macaques to alter their social structure to adapt, putting them at risk, finds study.
A new study puts the focus of the conversation on Climate Change on Climate Justice.
Study finds plants, which were earlier found in lower elevations, are now replacing the native vegetation of the higher altitudes.
Tetrastemma freyae [Image credits: Mohandhas S Vignesh]
Photo by Jan Kopřiva on Unsplash
Researchers use ultra-small graphene particles to develop a new soil moisture sensor
In a new study, researchers from the National Center for Biological Sciences, Bengaluru, and SASTRA University, have studied what trade-offs drive movement of butterflies.
A group of enthusiastic birders take part in the survey for Kerala Bird Atlas. [Image credits: Kerala Bird Atlas]
Over a thousand birdwatchers, working for over five years, complete Kerala’s first Bird Atlas.