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Hello and welcome back to our blog. Today we are going to know about very important animals to our ecosystem “The Megaherbivores”. So, why are they so important? What impact do they have in the ecosystem? What are the megaherbivores? But first, what is Herbivore? What are herbivores? An herbivore is an organism that mostly […]

The most common place to find otters today would probably be in the world of the Internet, where these animals are referred to as the cutest animals in the world. Regarded as animals which prefer to live in a close-knit community known as a ‘bevy’ or simply ‘family,’ otters are known to inhabit many parts

Hornbills are one of the most magnificent birds present in the wild. Their distinctive appearance can be attributed to their black bodies with a white chest and the large, curved yellow beak with a casque on top in some species. There are about 62 species of hornbill, out of which nine are found in India.

The world underwater is one that is mysterious, intriguing and full of surprises. It is an ecosystem that is so unique and diverse with a life of its own. From bacteria to protozoans to crustaceans to fishes to some of the largest animals found on planet Earth, the marine biodiversity is ever evolving and increasingly

When you think of decreasing population of species in the wild, what is the first thing that comes into your mind? You may have thought of climate change, habitat loss, illegal wildlife trade, poaching and the most obvious one being interference of humans in wild habitats. However, wildlife diseases are equally devestating One major factor

Dibang Valley is one of the most biodiverse regions, not only in India but around the world. It is inhibited by the Mishmi people. Here is their story of the conservation of the valley’s rare wildlife. I listen to the mabra, gazing at the long houses my siblings live in. The funeral rites aren’t going

Sustainable development means that the development for the present generation should be done in such way that it does not affect or compromise the ability of the future generation to meets its need and requirement, it does not mean that the present generation should compromise their quality of life but they should find better alternatives

An Introduction into Palm Oil Elaeis guineensis is the scientific name for this edible vegetable oil, which is derived from the fruit of oil palm plants. There are two different types of oil that can be produced: crude palm oil, which is obtained by pressing the fleshy fruit, and palm kernel oil, which is obtained

In terms of size and intensity, the devastating bushfires that torched eucalyptus forests in southern and eastern Australia in the summer of 2019–2020 were unparalleled. They began in October 2019 and continued to burn until January 2020, scorching millions of hectares while displacing or killing an estimated 3 billion animals. The fires produced record-breaking levels

India’s rich wildlife heritage is facing several threats. Just how serious is the problem? India is renowned as the land of the tiger and the elephant; many Indian gods are depicted riding peacocks or tigers. But sadly, the equation that existed between people and wildlife centuries ago has been compromised, and our Protected areas, which