Traditionally employed in many different medical systems for their healing and curative characteristics, medicinal plants are those that have chemical components with therapeutic capabilities. These plants have active components that can have therapeutic effects on the human body, such as alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenoids, and phenolic compounds. Herbal medicines, dietary supplements, and other natural healthcare items […]

The Malaysian Sunbears are one of the rarest species in the world. Their range extends from north-east India across South East Asia. Unfortunately, the sunbear faces various antropogenic pressures, including habitat loss and fragmentation due to the expansion of palm oil and the illegal wildlife trade of bear bile.  The Borneon Sun Bear Conservation Centre

Bumblebess are amongst the most important taxa for the global economy. Agricultural systems around the world rely immensely on bumblebess and other invetebrates for the large scale pollinator services provided by them. However, bumblebees are struggling. Like most insects, they are struggling to a whole pletorha of antropogenic stressors including climate change, pesticide usage,  habitat

With increasing understanding of the interlinkage of biodiversity and climate change, nature based solutions are increasingly being adopted to tackle the climate crisis and bolster economic growth. One particular nature based solution which is growing in prominence is seagrass restoration. Seagrasss meadows not only absorb immense ammounts of carbon, they also host large diversity of

Just as it sounds might, snakebite refers to injuries caused by the bite of a snake either for hunting their prey or for self-defense. There are two types of snake bites: Dry bites and Venomous bites. Dry bites occur when a snake (either venomous or non-venomous) bites without transmitting its venom and they are mostly expected from a snake that

Biomimicry, the practice of emulating nature’s designs and processes to solve human challenges, has emerged as a powerful approach in designing sustainable products and technologies. By drawing inspiration from the natural world, biomimicry offers innovative solutions that are efficient, resilient, and environmentally friendly. This article explores the profound role of biomimicry in sustainable design, highlighting

Hornbills are tropical birds named after their characteristic long, down-curved, and often brightly colored bills.  Out of the 62 species of hornbills found globally, nine are found in India. However, habitat fragmentation and indiscriminate poaching led to the a massive decline of hornbill populations across the country. Fortunately, local communities in the Western Ghats and

On this Episode, I interview Stephanie Wray on how United Kingdom’s mammals are faring and her experiences as an ecological consultant. We talk about how the role of smaller mammals in the ecosystem, the role of citizen science in montioring the UK’s mammals, conservation challenges and the impact of reintroducing beavers and bison in the