As per the 1972 Wildlife (Protection) Act, the State Government can create National Parks in regions recognised for their ecological, geomorphological, and natural significance
On average, snowmelt contributes about 23 per cent to the total yearly water flow in major river basins. But this year, snow persistence was 23.6 per cent below normal levels, the lowest recorded in the past 23 years, according to ICIMOD.
The team found different atmospheric processes that compounded heatwave impacts leading to temperatures far exceeding typical ranges for that time of year
The toxicity standard implies that “policies, strategies and control measures should be taken to keep PM2.5 pollution within this limit of around 70 micrograms per cubic metre, because once the PM2.5 load exceeds this value, the toxicity starts to increase rapidly and goes beyond control
The gallery serves as an educational and awareness platform, highlighting the ecological importance of butterflies in pollination, food chains, and overall ecosystem health
The wolf pups, which range in age from three to six months old, have long white hair, muscular jaws and already weigh in at around 80 pounds on track to reach 140 pounds at maturity, researchers at Colossal Biosciences reported
The Indian and world staple food grains wheat, rice and maize are highly vulnerable to the increasing surface ozone pollution, the study said
Some clouds are rising higher into the atmosphere, where they trap more heat. Others are reflecting less sunlight, or shrinking and allowing more solar energy to reach Earth's surface
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
The Vyagr Foundation, led by Atul Pandey, is not only focused on raising awareness about sparrow conservation but also directly helping the birds
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
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
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
20 March,2025 09:55 AM IST | Ganjam (Odisha) | ANIListed 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
14 March,2025 10:31 AM IST | Phnom Penh (Cambodia) | IANSSpaceX 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
12 March,2025 03:10 PM IST | Vandenberg Space Force Base (US) | APThe results reveal that 13 times as many species declined as increased- with 107 species losing more than half their populations in the US
11 March,2025 10:25 AM IST | Washington DC (USA) | ANIA new modelling study, published in Nature Cities, predicts that certain types of urban fires will become more frequent in the coming decades
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World Earth Day is observed globally on April 22 every year. The day is devoted to promoting awareness of environmental challenges and inspiring efforts to protect our planet. It reminds us to take action, big or small, to safeguard our planet for future generations. Several global icons have spoken about preserving the earth. Influential global icons like Pope Francis, Greta Thunberg, David Attenborough, Jane Goodall and Al Gore have voiced about importance of saving the planet
As part of "Project Dolphin", a comprehensive survey was conducted for the first time to estimate the population of river dolphins across eight states
03 March,2025 06:05 PM IST | Mumbai | PTI
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
03 March,2025 04:27 PM IST | Gujarat | mid-day online correspondent
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
03 March,2025 11:55 AM IST | Los Angeles | ANI
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
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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.
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