Nature And Wildlife News
World's glacier mass shrank again in 2024 for third consecutive year: UN
Beyond the continental ice sheets of Greenland and Antarctica, more than 275,000 glaciers worldwide cover approximately 700,000 square kilometres (270,000 square miles), the World Meteorological Organization said
World Sparrow Day
Varanasi: Know about this sparrow colony built to protect the bird species
The Vyagr Foundation, led by Atul Pandey, is not only focused on raising awareness about sparrow conservation but also directly helping the birds
World Sparrow Day 2025: Odisha artist commemorates the day with Rangoli artwork
Maharana has also urged everyone to take responsibility for conserving these birds and ensuring their safety. He emphasised the importance of providing food, water, and building safe homes for them
Genetic study estimates 51 rare Asian elephants in Cambodia's northern plains
Listed as endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List, Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) are some of the largest mammals on the planet
NASA's newest space telescope blasts off to map entire sky, millions of galaxies
SpaceX launched the Spherex observatory from California, putting it on course to fly over Earth's poles. Tagging along were four suitcase-size satellites to study the sun
Study raises possibility of country without butterflies
The results reveal that 13 times as many species declined as increased- with 107 species losing more than half their populations in the US
Cities expected to face growing risk of fires due to climate change: Researchers
A new modelling study, published in Nature Cities, predicts that certain types of urban fires will become more frequent in the coming decades
Survey finds presence of over 6300 river dolphins in India
As part of "Project Dolphin", a comprehensive survey was conducted for the first time to estimate the population of river dolphins across eight states
Population of Asiatic lions in Gir witnessing steady rise: PM Modi
On the occasion of World Wildlife Day, which is observed on March 3, Prime Minister Narendra Modi undertook a lion safari at the Gir wildlife sanctuary
Oscars 2025: Los Angeles' firefighters receive standing ovation
Host Conan O'Brien welcomed a team of firefighters on the stage as the audience gave them a standing ovation. Earlier, the Los Angeles firefighters were also welcomed with a warm reception last month as well at the Grammy's, for the work they had done during the LA wildfires
Study finds human activities affecting body clocks of mammals
It further highlighted that because of the environmental changes and the resulting effects, a majority of previous research related to body clocks of mammals could be outdated, researchers, including those from The University of Sydney, Australia, said
Study reveals impact of animals as architects of Earth
By estimating the collective energy of these "natural engineers," the research shows that their geomorphic contributions rival those of hundreds of thousands of major floods
Study finds human activities affecting body clocks of mammals
It further highlighted that because of the environmental changes and the resulting effects, a majority of previous research related to body clocks of mammals could be outdated, researchers, including those from The University of Sydney, Australia, said
01 March,2025 09:47 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Study reveals impact of animals as architects of Earth
By estimating the collective energy of these "natural engineers," the research shows that their geomorphic contributions rival those of hundreds of thousands of major floods
22 February,2025 10:46 AM IST | London | ANI
Indian biologist among Time Magazine's 2025 list of 'Women of the Year'
The list of 13 women also includes actor Nicole Kidman and Gisele Pelicot of France who was drugged by her husband and raped by different men and who became a global icon
21 February,2025 11:56 PM IST | New York | PTI
Mt Everest's snow cover receded by 150 mts this winter, satellite images reveal
Analysing NASA satellite images from October 2023 till early January 2025, trends illustrated "a rise in snow line through January in both 2024 and 2025", glaciologist Mauri Pelto, a professor of environmental science at Nichols College, US, wrote in a blog post on February 2
20 February,2025 02:56 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Need to reduce burning of plastic in developing nations, say researchers
The team found that many people in developing countries were unable to afford clean fuels and the urban sprawl had made traditional fuels difficult to find, while plastic waste was in abundance
19 February,2025 02:37 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSADVERTISEMENT
IN PHOTOS | Climate change: Glacier melt accelerating globally, warn scientists
Ice loss from the world's glaciers has accelerated over the past decade, scientists said, warning that melting may be faster than previously expected in the coming years and drive sea levels higher. (Report: AFP)
Maha Kumbh 2025
River water quality improved post-monitoring, but faecal contamination persists
The report also highlighted that the river water quality failed to meet the primary water quality standards for bathing concerning Fecal Coliform (FC) at all monitored locations on various occasions
18 February,2025 08:04 PM IST | New Delhi | ANI
The Museum of Solutions launches Grow Lab to help children reconnect with nature
Through hands-on experiences, children can learn about biodiversity, eco-friendly farming, water conservation, and waste management while understanding the vital role of native flora in supporting local wildlife, including birds and bees
18 February,2025 05:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Cities at highest risk as climate change increases heatwave mortality: Study
Heatwaves are known to raise several health and economic risks, including increased human mortality, drought and water quality, wildfire and smoke, power shortages, and agricultural losses
18 February,2025 02:25 PM IST | Sydney | IANS
India's green cover absorbed more carbon than it emitted annually: Study
Green vegetation absorbs carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere through photosynthesis and releases it back into the air through respiration
16 February,2025 11:09 AM IST | Mumbai | PTI
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Indian Rock Python rescued in Ratnagiri after getting entangled in a fishing net
An Indian Rock Python was rescued after getting entangled in a fishing net near Velas Danda Wadi, Ratnagiri. Thanks to the swift efforts of wildlife enthusiasts Mohan Upadhye, Devendra Bhagat, Vighnesh Wani, and Bhushan Patil, it was safely released back into the wild.