Reintroducing wolves into places where they had previously been exterminated or extinct is a process known as wolf rewilding. This is frequently done in an effort to restore natural ecosystems and to aid in the management of prey species whose numbers have grown out of control in the absence of predators. Rewilding wolves is a […]

What are forests? A natural conglomeration of trees? What is natural? Do plants with woody stems alone makeup forests? If so how do we assess them? Do we count individuals; measure the area canvassed by their canopies or study observable influences on their surroundings? What about the life systems they support? These are all valid

The Western Ghats of India is a mountain range that stretches along the western coast of the country, covering an area of over 160,000 square kilometers. This range is home to an incredibly diverse array of plant & animal species, many of which are found nowhere else in the world. Let’s explore the biodiversity and

The illegal trade of pangolins is having an increasingly destructive effect on this fascinating and unique species of animals. As one of the most trafficked wild animals in the world, they are at an alarming risk of extinction, and the effects of their illegal trade are beyond just the species. Background  Pangolins are mammals of

It is said that there is a ‘completely different world’ under the sea which is almost like a ‘parallel universe’. It is hard not to be mesmerized by the beauty of the marine kingdom. Among the life that thrives underwater, the coral reefs definitely stand out for all the right reasons. Most tourism companies project

The Indian grey wolf (Cannis lupus pallipes), a subspecies of the grey wolf, is a critically endangered species found primarily in the Indian subcontinent. These wolves once roamed freely across the vast grasslands and forests of the region, but today, they face numerous threats that are pushing them to the brink of extinction. The Indian

In recent years, the term biocredits has gained attention as a potential solution to incentivize protecting and restoring natural ecosystems. While the concept is still relatively new, biocredits have the potential to provide a valuable tool for conservation and sustainable development efforts. Let’s explore what biocredits are, how they work, and their potential benefits and

Every year most birds are believed to migrate South during winter to escape the harsh cold and travel back North during spring. Around 400 species of birds are said to migrate to the Indian subcontinent from nine flyways, among which many are nocturnal migrants. India is nestled between three migratory flyways :- The Central Asian

The r/K selection theory is a biological theory that explains how different species are adapted to different environmental conditions. It was first proposed by ecologists Robert MacArthur and E.O. Wilson in the 1960s. According to r/K selection theory, organisms can be categorized as r-selected or K-selected based on their life history traits that are associated

Corals are marine invertebrates that belong to the phylum Cnidaria, which also includes jellyfish, sea anemones, and hydroids. Corals are colonial animals that form vast, intricate structures over time and form complex structures known as coral reefs. However, these critical ecosystems are being threatened by coral bleaching. Each coral polyp is a small, soft-bodied animal