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The collapse of biodiversity is an "existential threat" for the world, warned French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne when presenting France’s latest biodiversity strategy, which follows two other plans whose goals have yet to be attained. She promised "radical" results without "brutal" measures.

This year's butterfly migration from the Eastern Ghats and plains towards the Western Ghats was below par due to below normal rainfall in the west zone districts. TNBS, who have been tracking the migration since 2013, observed only a low scale movement of Tigers and Crows. Climatic conditions are assessed…

NBWL has approved construction of training walls at Pazhaverkadu estuary to stabilise bar mouth, allowing exchange of water vital for lake's ecosystem. Fishermen of Pulicat demand walls to keep estuary open & protect livelihoods. Andhra Pradesh CM requested to desilt Raidurgh estuary.

Serotine bats have large, bulbous penises that they use like an arm — but not for penetration

Conservationists & local residents oppose TN govt's plan to build concrete structures & a building in Longwood Shola forest. Forest Dept denies allegations of cutting down trees & violating building rules. Stakeholders oppose project, citing need to protect ecologically-sensitive area & its wildlife. Forest Dept. denies plans for destructive construction,…

Authorities working to chemically eradicate three nests after ‘one of world’s worst super pests’ found in South Murwillumbah

Academics in Mexico City are asking for donations to protect axolotls, an iconic fish-like type of salamander

Honeybees in man-made hives may have been suffering the cold unnecessarily for over a century because commercial hive designs are based on erroneous science, my new research shows.

Reduced kangaroo populations and urban sprawl prompt proposal to end commercial culling in 10 council areas