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

Far away from the eyesight, roaming with its tongue sticking out in the dry grasslands is a shy and mysterious mammal. Despite being lesser known, it is equally endangered as the mighty Tiger. You may know this species from the ‘Jungle Book’ where they raised the orphaned Mowgli. The species I am alluding to is

Rhino poaching refers to the illegal hunting of rhinoceroses. The horns of rhinos are highly valued in traditional medicine and as status symbols in some cultures. Rhino poaching has become a major problem in recent years. In fact, some species are facing the threat of extinction. The main cause of rhino poaching is the demand

latana camara is a perennial shrub native to the tropical and subtropical area of Americas and Africa. It is an ornamental flower, brought to India by the British during the colonial period. Now naturalised to different regions of India, adapting to all kinds of ecosystems in India even famously invading 40% of India’s tiger ranges.

The Amazon rainforest is the largest tropical rainforest in the world, covering an area of over 6.7 million square kilometers (2.72 million square miles). It is located in South America, with the majority of the forest situated in Brazil, followed by Peru, Colombia, and other countries. The Amazon rainforest is known for its incredible biodiversity,

Rhinoceros are large and heavy land animals and are odd toed hoofed mammals. They have a herbivorous diet and largely feed on leaves, stems, grasses. They are characterized by one or two horns and a thick protective skin covering  that are formed from layers of collagen. Unfortunately, rhino poaching has decimated their populations around the