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New snail species bolster case for protecting Montenegro's biodiversity
Puducherry to set up 104 village-level biodiversity committees
Puducherry plans to establish 104 village-level biodiversity committees to enhance conservation and sustainable use of local biological resources.…
Need to protect biodiversity stressed
Environmental activist Osai Kalidasan urges public action to protect biodiversity and emphasizes nature's vital role in sustaining life.…
A Tide-Fueled Trove of Biodiversity in Guinea-Bissau
The expansive mudflats, sandy beaches, and mangrove forests of the Bijagós archipelago support an array of migratory shorebirds and large numbers of sea turtles.…
From Nicobar to central India, Jairam Ramesh flags biodiversity loss | World Enviroment Day
At The Hindu Huddle 2026, Jairam Ramesh criticised the Nicobar development project, calling compensatory afforestation a “bogus argument.” He warned about biodiversity loss and str…
Compensatory afforestation for biodiversity loss in Nicobar a bogus argument: Jairam Ramesh
Jairam Ramesh criticizes compensatory afforestation for biodiversity loss in Nicobar, emphasizing the need to protect both nature and culture.…
How biodiversity loss could raise borrowing costs and deepen debt risks worldwide
Uganda: Are Uganda's Environmental Impact Reports Just a Box-Ticking Exercise? What a Study of 108 Projects Reveals
Analysis - Uganda's environmental impact assessment system is meant to protect the environment from harmful development projects. For nearly 30 years, the law has required develope…
Glowing blue spider along with dozens of unknown species uncovered in Angola highlands
"Preliminary estimates suggest up to 6 percent of all recorded moth species could be new to science," The Wilderness Project said.…
Environmental Activist Group Files Suit on Saving Rare AZ Snail, Where It Is Should Raise Eyebrows
It seems like, without fail, the activist Left seeks out ways of using the legal system to get whatever radical policy they want retained via a judge's ruling, or stop some Conserv…
Zoological Survey of India hosts hackathon
Zoological Survey of India hosts Hackathon 2026, highlighting biodiversity knowledge in Kerala and Karnataka with innovative student projects.…
The European wildcat is back. In some places.
Founder’s Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. The European wildcat is not one conservation sto…
Great Nicobar project a commercial enterprise; unique biodiversity being endangered: Jairam Ramesh to Bhupender Yadav
Jairam Ramesh criticizes the Great Nicobar Project for threatening biodiversity and lacking comprehensive environmental assessments, challenging government claims.…
Puducherry an example of India’s biodiversity wealth, says NBA Chairman
Puducherry showcases India's biodiversity wealth, highlighted by NBA Chairman at a recent awareness program on conservation efforts.…
‘Hold your nerve and trust nature’: birds, bats and butterflies rebound at Somerset rewilding farm
Letting nature take over at a former dairy farm has resulted in a surge of species in just three years Three years of rewilding on a former dairy farm in east Somerset have seen re…
Millions of Bees Have Thrived Under a New York Cemetery for More Than a Century
A walk in the cemetery led to Cornell researchers discovering an underground colony of bees with an estimated population of 5.5 million—one of the largest ever recorded.…
Nagaland yields a new-to-science cascade frog species
Nagaland discovers a new cascade frog species, Amolops kamal, highlighting India's rich and diverse amphibian biodiversity.…
In Barra do Turvo, Brazil, women promote biodiversity and harvest healthy food at fair prices
Report alleges élite ties behind logging permits in Cameroon’s Ebo Forest
A newly released report alleges that well-placed elites in Cameroon’s government are enabling a cluster of timber and agribusiness companies to log primary forest in the country. T…
Conservationists alarmed by drastic cuts to key UK fund for global nature protection
Conservation groups warn slashing Darwin Initiative will put species and habitats in jeopardy, and set back efforts to halt decline in nature…
FAC clears key infra projects, grants nod for diversion of 3K hectares of forest land
The Union environment ministry's FAC has approved forest land diversion for various infrastructure projects, impacting over 3,000 hectares across multiple states. | India News…
A ‘symphony’ of wildlife suggests carbon financing is working in Sierra Leone
One of the first things H.S. Sathya Chandra Sagar noticed in Gola Rainforest National Park was its profusion of sound. Standing amid the tallest trees he’d ever seen, Sagar could h…
As part of the Ocean Census project, “scientists...
As part of the Ocean Census project, “scientists have discovered 1,121 marine species in a single year”. Discoveries include “a new species of deep-sea ghost sh…
New toad species recorded in Meghalaya named after Khasi women’s attire
A new toad species, Duttaphyrnus dhara, discovered in Meghalaya, honors Khasi women's attire and highlights regional biodiversity.…
Rare dragonfly resurfaces in Arunachal after 110 years
A rare dragonfly, the long-tailed duskhawker, resurfaces in Arunachal Pradesh after 110 years, highlighting ecological significance.…
Lord Howe Island got rid of its rats and mice – now its ‘wonderful’ insect life is back
Invasive vermin decimated the island’s native flora and fauna – but its unique cockroaches and beetles are thriving once again In the summer months, Lord Howe Island’s unique stag …
Blossoming among spoil heaps: how 1,000 years of lead mining gave birth to banks of pansies and pennycress
Calaminarian grassland is a rare habitat where plants thrive in soils contaminated by heavy metals. But should these toxic meadows be protected or allowed to fade away?…
Booming cockroach numbers welcome news on this 'paradise of creatures'
Researchers say the removal of invasive rodents on Lord Howe Island has sparked a rebound of invertebrate life, including native cockroaches and other insects, vital to the broader…
India home to 191 species of cockroaches, 60% of them are endemic, says ZSI study
A ZSI study reveals India hosts 191 cockroach species, with over 60% endemic, emphasizing the need for genetic diversity documentation.…
India home to 191 species of cockroaches, 60% of them are endemic, says ZSI study
A ZSI study reveals India hosts 191 cockroach species, with over 60% endemic, emphasizing the need for genetic diversity documentation.…
Sesame-Sized Sea Slug Found Off Taiwan Turns Out to Be a New Species
Learn how a recreational dive, a Facebook message, and years of DNA analysis led researchers to identify a sesame-seed-sized sea slug off Taiwan as a newly described species.…
Scientists Detect an Elusive Giant Squid and Many Other Surprising Marine Animals Near Western Australia Thanks to DNA in the Water
Mucus, feces, skin and other shed tissue allowed researchers to investigate which creatures have been swimming in two deep-sea canyons without having to observe or catch them…
Trees in cattle pastures nearly double biodiversity across 15 countries, analysis shows
Seed-size sea slug looks like an everything bagel
An undergraduate student first spotted the translucent species off the coast of Taiwan.…
Seed balls can aid expansion of green cover: forest official
Forest officials promote seed balls to enhance green cover and conserve indigenous species, emphasizing environmental protection and sustainability.…
Rare blueberry species rediscovered in Arunachal after 188 years
Researchers rediscover an endangered blueberry relative, 'Vaccinium piliferum', in Arunachal Pradesh after 188 years, enriching India's biodiversity.…
Asia’s overlooked leopard cat
Founder’s Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. Asia’s mainland leopard cat is easy to overlook.…
‘A gesture towards nature’: call for Dartmoor’s temperate rainforest to double in size
Campaign comes as Duchy of Cornwall announces plan to expand small pockets of ancient woodland at two sites…
The ‘risky’ plan to take 31,000 Olympic swimming pools from beneath WA’s largest river
The state government says the draft plan to increase groundwater extraction is science-based and supportive of both industry and the environment. These experts are not convinced.…
Brazil has protected much of the Amazon. It now has to pay for it.
For protected areas in the Brazilian Amazon, one of the most basic questions is not where the boundary lies. It is whether anyone has the money to manage what sits inside it. A res…
New maps show where European landscapes can advance climate and biodiversity goals together
Khandre promises ₹1 crore to Udupi Pejawar Mutt to develop greenery on two acres at Neelavara
Eshwar Khandre pledges ₹1 crore to Udupi Pejawar Mutt for developing greenery on two acres near Neelavara.…
DNA reveals hidden biodiversity loss in Ontario streams, offering powerful new tool for freshwater monitoring
How collecting DNA samples in the wild could transform conservation
Rwanda is using a new approach known as environmental DNA technology to detect species like the endangered mountain gorilla using genetic material left in soil and water…
Great Koala National Park tests whether protected forests can stay connected
Founder’s Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. The case for Australia’s new Great Koala Nationa…
A rare ancient rainforest set to come back to life
Ulster Wildlife takes on 100 year restoration project of ancient rainforest.…
New Species of Tiny Blue Octopus Discovered in the Galápagos
The rare find is a reminder that there is biodiversity everywhere and it must be protected.…
KSBB moots ‘model biodiversity-friendly villages’ initiative
KSBB launches 'Model Biodiversity-Friendly Villages' initiative to enhance local conservation efforts and promote sustainable development in Kerala.…
Could nature itself hold the solution to climate change?
Technological interventions face huge financial or practical challenges. Why not embrace the Earth’s feedback loops?…
A patch and its people
In Nanmangalam, where a lake and a reserve forest are located cheek by jowl, the view may not be picture-perfect, being marred by garbage dumping and sewage inflow. But the picture…
West Asia conflict brings Norwegian marine research vessel back to Sri Lanka
COLOMBO – Sri Lanka’s marine research efforts have benefited in a rare instance where geopolitical unrest owing to the ongoing conflict in West Asia created an unexpected scientifi…
Climate change threatens global plant species as habitats shrink
Some of the plants that make familiar landscapes recognizable may not survive by century’s end. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.…
Apis cerana and Malabar Tree Toad to be declared State insect and amphibian
Process is under way to officially declare the Apis cerana and Malabar Tree Toad as the State insect and State amphibian, respectively, said Forest and Environment Minister Eshwar …
Botany lecturer gets State biodiversity award
Botany lecturer J. Ramudu wins State biodiversity award for his efforts in conservation and awareness initiatives.…
Seed ball drive launched to boost green cover in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh launches a seed ball drive to enhance green cover and biodiversity through public participation and drone technology.…
Researchers collaborate on effort to map biodiversity on Indonesia's unexplored seamounts
Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu calls for collective action to protect biodiversity
Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu urges collective action for biodiversity conservation, emphasizing the link between human well-being and ecosystem health.…
Listening to the rainforest: Researcher uses AI to monitor biodiversity through sound
Rare species threatened by devastating California island wildfire
A massive wildfire raging across California’s remote Santa Rosa Island is threatening some of the rarest plant species on Earth, including a unique strain of Torrey pine found in o…
Glow worms and slime moulds found in Scotland's declining rainforest
A citizen science project is aiming to document species on the Cowal Peninsula for the first time in 50 years.…