Biodiversity

Human impact speeds up organic matter decomposition in rivers, disrupting ecosystems and increasing CO2 emissions. A global study highlights the urgent need to reduce nutrient pollution and mitigate urbanization effects to combat climate change

Sloth bears Maahi and Mithali mark seven years at Wildlife SOS Bannerghatta Bear Rescue Centre, showcasing their remarkable recovery and the importance of wildlife conservation efforts

A new model estimates an 80% drop in long-tailed macaque populations in Southeast Asia, highlighting severe conservation concerns. Factors include hunting, habitat loss, and the pet trade. The model offers a crucial tool for wildlife conservation efforts

Climate change is disrupting sleep patterns in wild animals, with wild boars showing reduced sleep on hotter days. The findings highlight potential impacts on human health, emphasizing the need for habitat conservation and climate action

On World Parrot Day (May 31st), conservationists highlight efforts to protect India's parakeets from illegal wildlife trade. Organizations like Wildlife SOS work with authorities to rescue trafficked birds and raise awareness about their plight

Study in Nannaj's grasslands reveals drastic declines in bird populations, especially Great Indian Bustards, urging immediate conservation action in Solapur, Maharashtra.

From 1970 to 2020, migratory freshwater fish populations declined by 81%, with significant drops in Europe (75%) and Latin America and the Caribbean (91%), according to a study.

Today is World Dhole Day, highlighting the endangered dhole, or Asiatic wild dog. With fewer than 2,500 breeding adults left due to habitat loss and poaching, conservationists stress the need for urgent action to protect these unique.

International Tribunal for the Law of Sea ruled that human-caused greenhouse gas emissions constitute marine pollution under law. Countries that ratified UNCLOS are legally obligated to control emissions, potentially facing lawsuits for climate damages

Guwahati's Ring Road plan stirs controversy over felling 3,200 trees. Wildlife concerns prompt calls for careful planning and mitigation measures.