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Ecosystem

Living museums of natural history

In the vicinity of Hesaraghatta lake, which is Bengaluru’s sole remaining grassland, researchers have documented approximately 235 bird species. The lesser florican, a bird thought to be extinct for 100 years, was rediscovered in 2011 in the Hesaraghatta grasslands.

28 March 2024, 00:38 IST

Living museums of natural history

Living museums of natural history

Living museums of natural history

28 March 2024, 00:38 IST

Invest in the planet's health

Forests cover 31% of the world’s land surface, or approximately 4.06 billion hectares, acting as an important buffer against climate change

20 April 2023, 21:14 IST

Invest in the planet's health

Invest in the planet's health

Invest in the planet's health

20 April 2023, 21:14 IST

Endangered Rufous-necked Hornbill spotted in Kalimpong

The Neora Valley National Park and Latpanchar, a small hamlet en-route to the Neora Valley National Park, has a rich biodiversity and a unique ecosystem

14 April 2023, 09:17 IST

BNHS birders spot endangered Rufous-necked Hornbill in Bengal's Kalimpong

BNHS birders spot endangered Rufous-necked Hornbill in Bengal's Kalimpong

Endangered Rufous-necked Hornbill spotted in Kalimpong

14 April 2023, 09:17 IST

Restoring soil health in the age of climate change

Declining soil fertility continues to hinder agricultural production, prompting an evaluation of the strategies used by the farmers

09 April 2023, 19:51 IST

Restoring soil health in the age of climate change

Restoring soil health in the age of climate change

Restoring soil health in the age of climate change

09 April 2023, 19:51 IST

Can they save the planet?

The global biodiversity goals need to be translated into national goals, considering each country’s circumstances and priorities

20 February 2023, 20:09 IST

Can they save the planet?

Can they save the planet?

Can they save the planet?

20 February 2023, 20:09 IST

Subarctic boreal forest, vital for planet, is at risk

The forest is encroaching on the tundra, and the prairies are slowly taking the place of the trees

14 November 2022, 03:39 IST

Subarctic boreal forest, vital for the planet, is at risk

Subarctic boreal forest, vital for the planet, is at risk

Subarctic boreal forest, vital for planet, is at risk

14 November 2022, 03:39 IST

Grazing animals key in stabilising soil carbon levels

An IISc statement said experimental removal of grazing by herbivores from such ecosystems was found to increase fluctuations in soil carbon levels

18 October 2022, 18:25 IST

Grazing animals key in stabilising soil carbon levels: Study

Grazing animals key in stabilising soil carbon levels: Study

Grazing animals key in stabilising soil carbon levels

18 October 2022, 18:25 IST

Should we protect nature for its own sake?

The UN will convene governments from around the world to establish new goals for protecting Earth’s ecosystems and their biodiversity

05 June 2022, 06:02 IST

Should we protect nature for its own sake? For its economic value? Because it makes us happy? Yes, yes and yes

Should we protect nature for its own sake? For its economic value? Because it makes us happy? Yes, yes and yes

Should we protect nature for its own sake?

05 June 2022, 06:02 IST

Study flags population decline in 5,245 bird species

The state of 7 per cent was unknown, it said, noting that details on common birds were patchy

09 May 2022, 02:13 IST

Study flags population decline in 5,245 bird species

Study flags population decline in 5,245 bird species

Study flags population decline in 5,245 bird species

09 May 2022, 02:13 IST

Butterflies reveal Eastern Ghats yet to be discovered

12 December 2021, 05:46 IST

Butterfly study in Vizag shows Eastern Ghats yet to be discovered

Butterfly study in Vizag shows Eastern Ghats yet to be discovered

Butterflies reveal Eastern Ghats yet to be discovered

12 December 2021, 05:46 IST