Biodiversity

Rajasthan’s Shahabad forest may lose 1.19 lakh trees for a hydro project, risking the cheetah corridor, displacing locals, and weakening India's biodiversity and carbon goals. Environmentalists and villagers are protesting to stop it.

Colossal Biosciences created three dire wolf pups using gene editing, cloning, and ancient DNA. Born to dog surrogates, they show wild instincts and prehistoric traits—marking the first time an extinct species has been brought back to life.

As we build safer homes for ourselves, birds struggle to nest in our concrete jungles. Discover how urban development threatens avian populations in Indore.

Students and faculty of University of Hyderabad have opposed the Telangana government's proposed auction of 400 acres of land, citing ecological concerns. Climate activists claim this would aggravate the heat island effect in the region.

The case of Madhya Pradesh's missing Kharmore birds highlights a broader challenge in wildlife conservation: ensuring that funds allocated actually translate to effective protection of endangered species.

The planned conservation reserve in Betul district will protect wildlife migration between Satpura and Melghat Tiger Reserves, enhancing biodiversity and boosting regional tourism.

The Trump administration has rolled back bird protections, allowing industries to kill birds accidentally without penalties. Environmentalists warn this could worsen bird population declines, while oil and gas companies celebrate fewer regulations

Farmers in Morena, MP, are combating soil erosion by planting endangered Guggal. This plant prevents land degradation and provides additional income through its resin. Conservation efforts are reviving its cultivation.

According to the recent vulture census, Madhya Pradesh now has more than 12 thousand vultures, which is the highest in the country. Ecologists highlight that the presence of vultures in substantial numbers is a key indicator of ecological health.

Mahseer, once a symbol of Madhya Pradesh’s aquatic ecology, is now largely confined to research papers and government records. Previously comprising 35–40% of a fisherman's catch, the species has become increasingly rare.